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Y989 ANH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,818 mi
Last recorded158,818 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 ANH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 158,818 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear sub-frames have corrison

Fail 6 May 2016 158,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 148,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 148,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 139,535 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2013 136,128 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 129,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 129,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2011 122,962 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2011 122,962 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2010 114,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres badly perished

Pass 26 May 2009 104,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack, nearside and offside

Fail 21 May 2009 104,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack, nearside and offside

Fail 15 May 2008 94,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 94,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 82,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,956 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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Y989 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y989 ANH, 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 Y989 ANH registered?

Y989 ANH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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