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Y87 BKL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,951 mi
Last recorded131,951 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 131,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 120,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake imbalnca 23%. May require adjusting or repair.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,612 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 113,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine,esp,abs ,srs warning lights on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 112,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2007 109,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 108,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 100,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 100,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y87 BKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y87 BKL, 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 Y87 BKL registered?

Y87 BKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y87 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 BKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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