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Y889 EBA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 95,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corroded exhaust system

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,770 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,189 miles

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)

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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Y889 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y889 EBA, 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 Y889 EBA registered?

Y889 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y889 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y889 EBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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