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A12 CWF

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 121,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 121,669 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 103,440 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2011 103,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 91,021 miles

corrosio on brake pipes

discs and pads started to wear

slight oil leak

slight play on rack arms

slight play onboth side front ball joints

Pass 15 May 2010 91,461 miles

slight corosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight play on both side front ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,584 miles

All shock absorbers very weak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,248 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,951 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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A12 CWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 CWF, 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 A12 CWF registered?

A12 CWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is A12 CWF safe to buy?

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