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AE51 MOU

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,956 mi
Last recorded77,956 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 77,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 6 May 2020 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damage

some surface rust to brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,890 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,502 miles

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

offside front wing mirror glass dull and slightly cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 30,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 30,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearsidfe front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,968 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 MOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MOU, 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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AE51 MOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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