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LS51 XOE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLS51 XOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018
Fail 25 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,430 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 93,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,298 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,188 miles

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

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

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

small cracks o.s.f. tyre

tread getting low n.s.f. and c racking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,184 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

small cracks o.s.f. tyre

tread getting low n.s.f. and c racking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,832 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,185 miles

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,158 miles

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

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

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,277 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 60,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,183 miles

N/R tyre cracked

N/R tyre worn on edge

O/R tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine light stays on

Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,183 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/R tyre worn on edge

N/R tyre cracked

O/R tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine light stays on

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,958 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,198 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,117 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 XOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

LS51 XOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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