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Y89 HFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty).

knock from steering ?

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty).

knock from steering ?

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,378 miles

Front registration plate slight obscured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 93,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate slight obscured

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,046 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,833 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 56,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlamp dip switch intermittant fault,opperation.offside front door mirror glass movement.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 53,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,237 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 47,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2005 44,191 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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Y89 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y89 HFJ, 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 Y89 HFJ registered?

Y89 HFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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