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AM51 RNO

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,703 mi
Last recorded250,703 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 250,703 miles

some wear in the o/s inner rack joint

the rear brake hoses are deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2009 249,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

some wear in the o/s inner rack joint

the rear brake hoses are deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2008 170,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2008 168,451 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leak from diff

Pass 6 Aug 2007 84,147 miles

Nearside inner rear drive shaft oil leak on differential.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,427 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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AM51 RNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AM51 RNO, 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 AM51 RNO registered?

AM51 RNO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AM51 RNO safe to buy?

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