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AF51 WNY

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,985 mi
Last recorded147,985 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 147,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,580 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,776 miles

Front slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 20 Apr 2016 109,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 21 Mar 2015 103,069 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,616 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 86,032 miles

some corossion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2013 138,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front & rear brake discs poor condition

o/s/r indicator showing white light

wipers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 68,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,628 miles

o/s rear tyre inner wall has slight crackes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,865 miles

at the time of test under body panels fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,020 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 53,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 40,417 miles

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)

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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AF51 WNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF51 WNY, 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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AF51 WNY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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