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2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · LA51 BUW

LA51 BUW

2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2001. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
Year / Origin
2001 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
4966cc
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LA51 BUW Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/12/2021
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LA51 BUW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LA51 BUW) between December 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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2001 Common Problems
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30
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
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