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Y89 SCT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,819 mi
Last recorded72,819 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 SCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2011 72,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic undertray prevents full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,819 miles

plastic undertray prevents full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,402 miles

front brakes discs rusty & slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 66,280 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes discs rusty & slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted front and rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,281 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 46,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,839 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 39,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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 SCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCT, 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 SCT registered?

Y89 SCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y89 SCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y89 SCT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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