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W989 OLE

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012

bas and esp light on

mid box corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bas and esp light on

mid box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 55,408 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,352 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 50,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,568 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 31,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,257 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 27,233 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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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W989 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,314 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 W989 OLE, 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 26 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 W989 OLE registered?

W989 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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