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AG51 ZHE

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,577 mi
Last recorded103,577 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 ZHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,706 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,073 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,265 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,894 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,956 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 72,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,221 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 52,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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AG51 ZHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG51 ZHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG51 ZHE registered?

AG51 ZHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AG51 ZHE safe to buy?

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