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904 SPE

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,971 mi
Last recorded107,971 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration904 SPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,971 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,912 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,091 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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904 SPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 904 SPE, 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 904 SPE registered?

904 SPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is 904 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 904 SPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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