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LS51 UZN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,405 mi
Last recorded102,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,405 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2017 102,400 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,097 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 101,097 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,015 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded(not blowing)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,014 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded(not blowing)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 31 May 2014 99,076 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

check engine lamp is on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 98,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

check engine lamp is on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

air bag and check engine lamps are on

Fail 9 Jun 2012 91,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

air bag and check engine lamps are on

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 72,401 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 72,401 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 66,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osr lower coil spring locating cap on axle weak/corroded/starting to break up.nsr lower cup heavily corroded

reg plates digits poorly spaced

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,700 miles

osr lower coil spring locating cap on axle weak/corroded/starting to break up.nsr lower cup heavily corroded

reg plates digits poorly spaced

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,303 miles

osr coil spring lower locating cup cracked /rusted through nsr tyre 1mm inner edge/ slightly distorted tread/osr tye low inner edge distorted tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 56,745 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,190 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 UZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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