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LS51 WNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,789 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 617,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,709 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 7 Jan 2013 40,182 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 40,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,719 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 34,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,396 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,985 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 WNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

LS51 WNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 WNZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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