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Y287 HRB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,294 mi
Last recorded121,294 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 HRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 121,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel pipe corroded

under body corroded recomended oil spray

Fail 23 Jun 2016 113,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel pipe corroded

under body corroded recomended oil spray

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,446 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R QUARTER PANEL CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2014 110,660 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS CORRODED

Fail 15 May 2014 110,660 miles

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

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS CORRODED

Pass 23 May 2013 105,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 101,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 96,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 90,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 81,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 72,952 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 72,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,947 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 HRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y287 HRB, 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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Y287 HRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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