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Y287 AHH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,634 mi
Last recorded93,634 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 AHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 93,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2012 93,634 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 80,669 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 73,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,296 miles

advice nearside rear tyre wall cracked;

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,678 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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Y287 AHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y287 AHH, 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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How do I check the history of Y287 AHH?

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What year was Y287 AHH registered?

Y287 AHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y287 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y287 AHH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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