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LS51 XPX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,345 mi
Last recorded64,345 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 64,345 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 64,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,394 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 48,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,390 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,655 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 40,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,928 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 26,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

LS51 XPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LS51 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 XPX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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