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Y489 ATR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,113 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,619 miles

E.M.L light om

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,338 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear wiper split

Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,338 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s and n/s front bumber

knock detected at steering wheel

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s and n/s front bumber

knock detected at steering wheel

n/s/f tyre preasure low

possible signs of fluid leak at o/s/r wheel/brake/cylinder

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,357 miles

Off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/f drive shaft bearring damp

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner egde

plastic trim missing from drivers seat

slight knocking from steering rack

slight rust all round rear suspension and front subframe

Fail 14 Nov 2012 61,745 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/f drive shaft bearring damp

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner egde

plastic trim missing from drivers seat

slight knocking from steering rack

slight rust all round rear suspension and front subframe

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,316 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside front wing damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,316 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside front wing damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,629 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges and perishing on tread

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Plastic sill and full under body covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 56,979 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing on tread

full plastic under body trims fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,979 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing on tread

full plastic under body trims fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,492 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Osf front engine mount twisted

full plastic side skirts fitted and belly pans

Fail 13 Nov 2008 54,492 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Osf front engine mount twisted

full plastic side skirts fitted and belly pans

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,189 miles

Large belly pan fitted

Offside front wheel dented

Slight rubbing noise from offside rear brake

Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,519 miles

Full plastic belly pans fitted

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

Offside 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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Y489 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y489 ATR, 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 Y489 ATR registered?

Y489 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y489 ATR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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