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608 PML

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration608 PML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 114,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,965 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four shock absorbers corroded

all four tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

exhaust bracket at rear snapped

Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,010 miles

all four air suspension struts corroded

underbody corroded in places

Pass 17 Nov 2021 109,491 miles

all four suspension struts corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,299 miles

Offside Rear inner sill signs of corrosion but ok

all 4 air suspension shockers heavily corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,298 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner sill signs of corrosion but ok

all 4 air suspension shockers heavily corroded

unable to to complete brake test due to brake pipe leaking

Pass 14 May 2019 106,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 104,054 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 104,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 98,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,398 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,091 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,091 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 10 May 2008 55,223 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 11 May 2007 27,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 27,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,483 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,082 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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608 PML is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 608 PML, 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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608 PML is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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