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1 MXC

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

119,836 mi
Last recorded119,836 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 119,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2026 189,794 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 181,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 173,397 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 116,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 149,729 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 149,179 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 125,382 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 125,380 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 98,432 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 98,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 109,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 89,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 85,147 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 85,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 104,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,824 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2017 71,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 101,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,490 miles

Boot has excess personal effects allowing reduced access for inspection

HID washers operate on 5th operation of window washers

Vehicle fitted with engine bay plastic covers allowing reduced visual access

Vehicle fitted with underbody plastic covers allowing reduced visual access

propshaft rear rubber coupling starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,877 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,639 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on both edges and slightly cracking

tyre size 255 45 18 99 Y

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 95,236 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Front tyres rubbing on inner arches

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer surfaces

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,920 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 49,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 16,905 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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1 MXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 MXC, 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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What year was 1 MXC registered?

1 MXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is 1 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 MXC shows 41 tests with a 80.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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