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LT51 JVP

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 JVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011
Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,558 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,558 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,049 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 85,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 60,995 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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LT51 JVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT51 JVP, 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 LT51 JVP registered?

LT51 JVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 JVP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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