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LS51 UZX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,500 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,699 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,150 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 UZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

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

Is LS51 UZX safe to buy?

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