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Y389 MNC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 MNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011
Pass 29 Jul 2010

Digital dashboard not showing mileage.

Engine management light is illuminated.

Large plastic undertrays fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

Nearside rear tyre has direction of rotation opposite way.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management light is illuminated.

Large plastic undertrays fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

Nearside rear tyre has direction of rotation opposite way.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,007 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 87,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,825 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking heavily , and worn close to limit on outer edges

offside front tyre is worn heavily on edges and worn close to limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,088 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 55,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

offside rear spring lower suport corroded

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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Y389 MNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y389 MNC, 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 Y389 MNC registered?

Y389 MNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y389 MNC safe to buy?

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