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AR51 COZ

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,918 mi
Last recorded118,918 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 COZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,918 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 117,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 103,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,298 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,085 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 59,079 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)

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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AR51 COZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AR51 COZ, 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

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What year was AR51 COZ registered?

AR51 COZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AR51 COZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 COZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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