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AK51 HCY

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,922 mi
Last recorded54,922 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,922 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 54,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,990 miles

o/s/r tyreon 2mm

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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AK51 HCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 HCY, 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

How do I check the history of AK51 HCY?

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What year was AK51 HCY registered?

AK51 HCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AK51 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK51 HCY have outstanding finance?

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