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LS51 XOW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,853 mi
Last recorded65,853 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,853 miles

both rear suspension dampers,damp/slight leaks

centre exhaust becoming corroded

o.s front wheel slightly buckled

o.s rear brake pipe corroded

steering has slight play poss in column u.j

Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension dampers,damp/slight leaks

centre exhaust becoming corroded

o.s front wheel slightly buckled

o.s rear brake pipe corroded

steering has slight play poss in column u.j

Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Aug 2015 58,985 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,646 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,706 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,666 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,772 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,871 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lidht on

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lidht on

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,297 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,088 miles

oil leak

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 XOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

LS51 XOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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