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LS51 UYK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017

Nearside both door minor damage

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017

Nearside both door minor damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,195 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,927 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,988 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 68,158 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 68,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 68,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,703 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,529 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 UYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

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

Is LS51 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UYK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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