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AD51 VXS

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,778 mi
Last recorded141,778 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,778 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 141,776 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 129,428 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 118,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 107,372 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 97,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 90,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,961 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 85,961 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,126 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 78,126 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,557 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2005 56,446 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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AD51 VXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD51 VXS, 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 AD51 VXS registered?

AD51 VXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is AD51 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 VXS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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