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A846 PNA

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

289,970 mi
Last recorded289,970 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA846 PNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 289,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 288,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fluid loss from transmission

Fail 10 May 2010 288,042 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fluid loss from transmission

Pass 29 Apr 2009 282,414 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 282,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 277,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 277,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A846 PNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A846 PNA, 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 A846 PNA registered?

A846 PNA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is A846 PNA safe to buy?

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