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LS51 UXK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,791 mi
Last recorded87,791 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,791 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front jacking point rubber missing

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering column slight movement

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,983 miles

check front inner brake pads

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front jacking point rubber missing

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge and outer sidewall starting to crack/ perish

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2013 75,473 miles

front/ rear bumpers slight damage

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front jacking point rubber missing

nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,738 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 62,012 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice en gine light on and esp light

Pass 19 Dec 2009 58,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,697 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 49,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front upper brake pipe damp but does not appear to be leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2005 39,535 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LS51 UXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS51 UXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS51 UXK registered?

LS51 UXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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