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Y287 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,691 mi
Last recorded79,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,691 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 79,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 78,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,102 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,102 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,641 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,430 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 63,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 63,247 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight buckle in nearside rear wheel.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,818 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,499 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 41,385 miles

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RBH, 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 Y287 RBH registered?

Y287 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y287 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y287 RBH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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