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Y389 FNH

2001 Mercedes Unknown

Black Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Unknown132,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 FNH
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 125,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 119,567 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 113,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 109,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 105,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,933 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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Y389 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown in Black with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 132,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y389 FNH registered?

Y389 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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