MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
reg plates deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
plastic cover under the car
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
plastic cover under the car
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
see advisory test number 353468617432
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
o/s mirror slightly damaged
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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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Y489 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?
Y489 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.
Is Y489 ULH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y489 ULH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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