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LS51 UXV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,289 mi
Last recorded57,289 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,289 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 57,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,492 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,482 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,175 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 UXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

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

Is LS51 UXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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