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A5 UMC

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

260,136 mi
Last recorded260,136 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 260,136 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 260,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 255,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

second hand suspension parts used

Fail 23 Jan 2013 255,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 250,702 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 250,700 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 242,375 miles

Front discs worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 242,373 miles

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

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

Front discs worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 237,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 237,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2009 207,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 207,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 153,206 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2007 89,069 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 89,065 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 77,922 miles

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

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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A5 UMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A5 UMC, 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 A5 UMC registered?

A5 UMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is A5 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UMC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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