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51 GJ

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 GJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,447 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,273 miles

Front headlamp cleaning device not working but vehicle first used before 1 september 2009

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,757 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,906 miles

catalytic converter rattles

Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

catalytic converter rattles

centre exhaust hanger broken

offside door mirror glass faded

wipers noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,595 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play nearside inner track rod

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,235 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,728 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,450 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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51 GJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 51 GJ, 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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51 GJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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