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AV51 AZC

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all body panels ,doors /wings corroded

all steel suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,466 miles

corrosion to most body panels/ covered with tape

Pass 30 Sep 2021 89,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

lower body all round corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

lower body all round corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,204 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

duck tape on body work o/s and n/s

Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

duck tape on body work o/s and n/s

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking showing signs of deterioration (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner sidewall has small splits but not deep to cord (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hangers excessively corroded but exhaust stil adequately supported

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 80,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,628 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

advise cut in n/s/f tyre but not to cords

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,579 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 62,555 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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AV51 AZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV51 AZC, 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 AV51 AZC registered?

AV51 AZC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AV51 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 AZC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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