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AK51 LSE

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,543 mi
Last recorded66,543 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 66,543 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 66,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,652 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge almost on cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 57,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge almost on cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing and wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 53,939 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing and wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,534 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,552 miles

Oil leak at front of vehicle

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

rear indicators going pale

Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,803 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,377 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,824 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,710 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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AK51 LSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AK51 LSE, 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 AK51 LSE registered?

AK51 LSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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