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282D295

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration282D295
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,861 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,169 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 84,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,648 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 55,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

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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282D295 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 282D295, 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 282D295 registered?

282D295 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is 282D295 safe to buy?

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