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AF51 WPA

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 127,216 miles

corrosion on rear jacking points

pad light on

sill covers fitted and undertrays fitted

slight play in front lower arm ball joints

Pass 27 May 2017 121,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 114,919 miles

engine covers fitted

front pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 110,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 106,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 102,094 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,604 miles

both rear tyres low tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 92,432 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 87,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 80,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 29,321 miles

front pads low †front discs wearing and lipped †rear discs lipped †

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 WPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WPA, 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 AF51 WPA registered?

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

Is AF51 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 WPA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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