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Y189 ONM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,616 mi
Last recorded131,616 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 131,616 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,084 miles

radiator support beam slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 125,714 miles

play from offside front inner steering arm

Fail 1 Jul 2013 125,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play from offside front inner steering arm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 119,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 119,092 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 112,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

knock from steering column

play from offside and nearside front steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2011 112,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

knock from steering column

play from offside and nearside front steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2010 106,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,417 miles

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

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully, covered by shields

Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,322 miles

Boot floor not checked from inside due to speaker box.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 92,322 miles

Boot floor not checked from inside due to speaker box.

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,293 miles

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

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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Y189 ONM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y189 ONM, 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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Y189 ONM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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