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Y989 KBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,146 mi
Last recorded49,146 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 KBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Sep 2025 49,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 47,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,226 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 45,219 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,195 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,579 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake hose perished

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,847 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Sep 2016 39,817 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,421 miles

front brake pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,557 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,866 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 22,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,790 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,651 miles

adv on both front tyres on 3.m

adv on n/s/f tyre below 1.6m on outer edgeand o/s/f tyre on 1.6m on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2007 13,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,131 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 KBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y989 KBH, 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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Y989 KBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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