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Y287 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,729 mi
Last recorded119,729 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 119,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 102,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 95,081 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 87,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 83,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,506 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,455 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,787 miles

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished. ADVISE REPLACE SOON

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight clicking/knocking noise, poss from steering column universal joint, heard when steering wheel shook left and right at time of test. Advise further investigation required

Tyre size: 19550R15V

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,787 miles

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished. ADVISE REPLACE SOON

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight clicking/knocking noise, poss from steering column universal joint, heard when steering wheel shook left and right at time of test. Advise further investigation required

Tyre size: 19550R15V

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,776 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

strongly advise both sides front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,201 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

strongly advise both sides rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,200 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

strongly advise both sides rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

underside of vehicle protected by plastic shields.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,718 miles

Nearside 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)

off side front seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,805 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SLA 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 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 SLA, 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 SLA registered?

Y287 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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