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LS51 XSC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,106 mi
Last recorded96,106 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,106 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 79,376 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 65,828 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,064 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2008 37,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,489 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 tyres fitted have cracks in the sidewalls

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 XSC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 XSC registered?

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

Is LS51 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 XSC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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