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2 SBR

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,202 mi
Last recorded39,202 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 SBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,202 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 36,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,711 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,321 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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2 SBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 2 SBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2 SBR?

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What year was 2 SBR registered?

2 SBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is 2 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 SBR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 SBR have outstanding finance?

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