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Y589 JFH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,225 mi
Last recorded31,225 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 31,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,809 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,768 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 21,719 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 20,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,382 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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Y589 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y589 JFH, 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 Y589 JFH registered?

Y589 JFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y589 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y589 JFH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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