MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to nearside body
nearside rear light unit damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
EM light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tapping noise coming and going from engine.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
droplink rubbers split
n/s/front flexi hose perished
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
droplink rubbers split
n/s/front flexi hose perished
suspect bulb securing clip missing
n/s/f tyre close to min and worn on outer edge
o/s/f brake hose perished
o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre close to min and worn on outer edge
o/s/f brake hose perished
o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Slight play in near side front anti-roll bar drop arm
Slight warp on near side front brake disc causing brake inbalance
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight play in near side front anti-roll bar drop arm
Slight warp on near side front brake disc causing brake inbalance
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y889 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y889 MHE, 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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Y889 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.
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