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149D141

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,983 mi
Last recorded50,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149D141
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spring link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spring link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine coolant leaving large puddle after 5 minuet's of engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differntial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear differential leaking

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,305 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,160 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 24,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

catalyst rattling inside exaust system

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,109 miles

catalyst rattling inside exaust system

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,801 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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149D141 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 94,407 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 S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 149D141, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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149D141 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 May 2001.

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