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Y487 OAX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 119,593 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,335 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 110,335 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 101,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,279 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front top shockabsorber mountings slight play

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Feb 2012 87,325 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper not clearing

slight play and knocking found at steering wheel

Fail 14 Feb 2012 87,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear wiper not clearing

slight play and knocking found at steering wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

knock from steering column

oil leak from under vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2011 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

knock from steering column

oil leak from under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,654 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise brake pedal pad deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

The rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,117 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

The rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,509 miles

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 Mar 2007 465,411 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 465,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,922 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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Y487 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y487 OAX, 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 Y487 OAX registered?

Y487 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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