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AV51 BFN

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,981 mi
Last recorded55,981 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,981 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,557 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,073 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,152 miles

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

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)

nsf and osf tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,132 miles

nsr and osr tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,126 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 BFN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN registered?

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

Is AV51 BFN safe to buy?

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