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AV51 AZW

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 73,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,035 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear outer sidelamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,379 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front spring arm inner ball joint (air suspension unit mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear outer sidelamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,282 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear inner side lamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 64,282 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear inner side lamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracked/persihed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 64,175 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 64,177 miles

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

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one nearside rear bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracked (9 years old!) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,639 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,639 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror indicator (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,316 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,781 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,621 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,413 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,356 miles

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

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

front number plate fading

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate fading

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,788 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 AZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AZW, 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 AZW registered?

AV51 AZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 AZW safe to buy?

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