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493 PJO

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 PJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod slight Play

Offside Front Inner Tie Rod slight Play

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod slight Play

Offside Front Inner Tie Rod slight Play

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 54,442 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm/Strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,457 miles

rear tyres worn on edeges

Fail 16 Mar 2015 48,457 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres worn on edeges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,191 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,191 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 30,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,009 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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493 PJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 493 PJO, 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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493 PJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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