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Y289 EAN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,729 mi
Last recorded108,729 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 EAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,729 miles

engine management light on

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,294 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 88,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,594 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wheel rim damaged

plastic over sills fitted

plastic under tray fitted

spare tyre rim damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 81,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 79,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 79,664 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 74,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 67,352 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 55,642 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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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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What year was Y289 EAN registered?

Y289 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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