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65 NP

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,001 mi
Last recorded35,001 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration65 NP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 35,001 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 34,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,408 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,697 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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65 NP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 65 NP, 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 65 NP registered?

65 NP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is 65 NP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 65 NP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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