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LS51 UXW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,258 mi
Last recorded44,258 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under trays restricting view

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,831 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just meets criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just meets criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just meets criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,308 miles

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,697 miles

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust corroding

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,036 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2019 42,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,179 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 30 Oct 2018 41,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,856 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 33,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,327 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 UXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

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

Is LS51 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UXW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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