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700 YXU

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,347 mi
Last recorded141,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 141,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate fouling on disc

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on offside & nearside outer sill (all jacking point)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 134,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point showing sign of corrosion

Offside Rear jacking point showing sign of corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear jacking point showing sign of corrosion

Offside Rear jacking point showing sign of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sign of corrosion on nearside rear outer sill (jacking point)

sign of corrosion on offside rear outer sill (jacking point)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,352 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front & nearside front tyres getting close to limit & wearing on inner edge

sign of corrosion on offside rear outer sill (jacking point)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 119,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,238 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 105,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 105,447 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 88,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2009 88,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 70,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,442 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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700 YXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 700 YXU, 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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700 YXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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