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AV51 UDU

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,729 mi
Last recorded104,729 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,729 miles

ABS pump noisey

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 104,729 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Gas suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,846 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,346 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 60,822 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. †slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

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 UDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 UDU registered?

AV51 UDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AV51 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 UDU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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