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A1 RKC

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,450 mi
Last recorded94,450 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2022 94,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,925 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,013 miles

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 5 Dec 2006 68,140 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE FRONT 245/45/18

TYRE SIZE REAR 275/40/18

Fail 28 Nov 2006 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

TYRE SIZE FRONT 245/45/18

TYRE SIZE REAR 275/40/18

Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,148 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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A1 RKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A1 RKC, 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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A1 RKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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