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4 LUM

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Beige Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,315 mi
Last recorded53,315 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 LUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 53,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on under side (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension corroded under car

Pass 31 Aug 2024 52,635 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 50,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 50,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 49,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 48,493 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,368 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,915 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,915 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,363 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,102 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,302 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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4 LUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Beige with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 4 LUM, 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 4 LUM registered?

4 LUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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