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AM51 UBT

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,536 mi
Last recorded158,536 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 158,536 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 158,531 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 146,187 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 145,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 139,488 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 139,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,540 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 133,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,554 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,892 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 112,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,776 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 99,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning light staying on all pads o/k

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,894 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight rusting to both inner faces of front discs

Fail 1 Sep 2008 88,888 miles

Offside Rear Lower rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight rusting to both inner faces of front discs

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,216 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 84,216 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 75,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 61,592 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 UBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

AM51 UBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AM51 UBT safe to buy?

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