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Y288 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,390 mi
Last recorded107,390 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,529 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 58,915 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,176 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to fitment of baby seat.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 41,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 25,380 miles

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

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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Y288 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y288 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 Y288 RBH registered?

Y288 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y288 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 RBH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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