2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · MS51 MLM
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 101,003 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS51 MLM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2023
- 101,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS51 MLM 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 (MS51 MLM) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
MS51 MLM Mileage History
- 20/09/202294,773 mi
- 18/09/2023101,003 mi+6,230 mi
Average of roughly 6,270 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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