MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine management light on
underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine covers fitted
plastic over sills fitted
under body covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system deteriating
plastic over sills fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
check engine light constantly on
plastic over sills fitted
rear exhaust corroding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
check engine light constantly on
slight movement on steering rack mountings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre inner edge out of shape
plastic over sills fitted
vehicle under trays
plastic sill covers fitted
large p[lastic covers on underside unable to see some testable items
offside front tyre worn down very close to legal limit on inner egde
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
large p[lastic covers on underside unable to see some testable items
offside front tyre worn down very close to legal limit on inner egde
plastic sill covers fitted
o/s/f & n/s/f wheel rim damaged
plastic over sills fitted
plastic under tray fitted
spare tyre rim damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
plastic over sills fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
under tray adrift
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre treads stepped
rear suspension spring seats missing
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y289 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 Y289 EAN, 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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How do I check the history of Y289 EAN?
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What year was Y289 EAN registered?
Y289 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y289 EAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y289 EAN 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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