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AE51 DVC

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,132 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,490 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,635 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 62,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,545 miles

nearside door mirror housing insecure

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 62,313 miles

advice surface corrosion to front + rear brake discs [car been stood]

Fail 7 Sep 2017 62,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front NS & OS Tyre cracking age related

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

Rear NS & OS Tyres cracking age related

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 61,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,603 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,748 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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AE51 DVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AE51 DVC, 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 AE51 DVC registered?

AE51 DVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 DVC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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