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AIG 2458

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,465 mi
Last recorded106,465 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 2458
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 106,465 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 106,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,818 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,309 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,200 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,437 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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AIG 2458 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AIG 2458, 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 AIG 2458 registered?

AIG 2458 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is AIG 2458 safe to buy?

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