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YKE 290

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,529 mi
Last recorded68,529 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 290
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,294 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,899 miles

Offside Front jacking point bumpstop missing

Fail 1 Nov 2019 67,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point bumpstop missing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,185 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,243 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,147 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 65,147 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,888 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 62,870 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,677 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailpipe outer skin badly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailpipe outer skin badly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,373 miles

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside front tyre uneven wear and slight cut

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 23,846 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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YKE 290 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YKE 290, 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 YKE 290 registered?

YKE 290 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is YKE 290 safe to buy?

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