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AV51 KUG

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,573 mi
Last recorded168,573 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 168,573 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 168,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 166,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 166,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 163,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 161,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 158,222 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 158,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 157,233 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 154,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 148,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 120,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 100,781 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 31 May 2006 78,720 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 8 May 2006 77,396 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUG, 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 KUG registered?

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

Is AV51 KUG safe to buy?

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