MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
rear tyres cracking
nearside door mirror housing insecure
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
advice surface corrosion to front + rear brake discs [car been stood]
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AE51 DVC safe to buy?
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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