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AT51 CRV

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

269,599 mi
Last recorded269,599 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 CRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 269,599 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre has splitr on side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 12 Feb 2013 269,591 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre has splitr on side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Dec 2011 261,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 254,055 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 253,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate beginning to de-laminate.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 227,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 207,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 181,922 miles

o/s/front stabilizer arm ball joint cover split

Pass 20 Oct 2006 156,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 123,861 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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AT51 CRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AT51 CRV, 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 AT51 CRV registered?

AT51 CRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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