2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · 51 GJ
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 96,071 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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51 GJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2022
- 96,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
51 GJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (51 GJ) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
51 GJ Mileage History
- 09/11/202194,447 mi
- 01/10/202296,071 mi+1,624 mi
Average of roughly 1,821 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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