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AY51 KGN

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,587 mi
Last recorded140,587 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 140,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 128,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 138,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 259,592 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 259,592 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 216,124 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 216,124 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 170,783 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 139,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 121,001 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2006 107,791 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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AY51 KGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY51 KGN, 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 AY51 KGN registered?

AY51 KGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AY51 KGN safe to buy?

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