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AY51 KKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,251 mi
Last recorded218,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 218,251 miles

Front disc's slightly worn.

Pass 26 May 2010 214,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 198,141 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 198,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 173,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 173,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 130,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 101,560 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 KKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 KKZ, 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 KKZ registered?

AY51 KKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AY51 KKZ safe to buy?

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