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LS51 UYC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,806 mi
Last recorded65,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,806 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure.

O/S/F brake pipe corroding.

Slight damage to N/S/F wheel.

Pass 28 May 2013 64,369 miles

Exhaust centre section corroding.

O/S/F brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust coroding

front brake discs wearing

Pass 12 May 2011 61,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,630 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 60,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre slight cracks on side wall

Pass 26 May 2009 59,381 miles

Slight noise from steering wheel when rocked lightly

front discs slightly worn and lipped

front wipers perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2008 57,303 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 57,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,764 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 38,334 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 38,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

LS51 UYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is LS51 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS51 UYC have outstanding finance?

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