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Y989 UNS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 79,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,516 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 76,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 75,414 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,037 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,892 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box rusted (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,604 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,105 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,359 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,917 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,366 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 35,366 miles

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

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

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 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

Y989 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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