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X287 DPN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,897 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 898,577 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 898,577 miles

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

Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,414 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,709 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 84,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,747 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 79,747 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,722 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,493 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 62,489 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,789 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,645 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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X287 DPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 X287 DPN, 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 X287 DPN registered?

X287 DPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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