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AX51 EZU

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,023 mi
Last recorded177,023 miles
Recorded on28 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 EZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2017 177,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion All four jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Side skirts fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 May 2016 165,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2015 151,185 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2014 146,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 141,088 miles

NSF tyre worn bald on outer edge.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 141,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs very badly corroded / pitted on inner face.

NSF tyre worn bald on outer edge.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 14 May 2012 133,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,268 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 121,920 miles

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

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

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

drivers door mirror glass in poor condition

rear tyres worn to 2mm in places

Fail 29 Apr 2010 121,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 12 May 2009 114,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 106,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 90,720 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 71,441 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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AX51 EZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX51 EZU, 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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AX51 EZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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