CarVerify

Free Car Check

ANS 3L

2001 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

995,427 mi
Last recorded995,427 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Unknown132,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationANS 3L
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 995,427 miles

Offside Front Upper marker light dim

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/suspension on underside heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Mar 2022 983,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Spray flap missing

minor oil leak from engine

minor under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 972,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight mist inside o\s headlight but not affecting beam patern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 972,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle first axle o\s brake down on brake force (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight mist inside o\s headlight but not affecting beam patern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 972,176 miles

Central Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel front brakes effort low n\s and o\s first axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n\s and o\s track control rod ball joints worn and burst dust cap boots (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. head light beam to low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working o\s rear side marker light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front n\s and o\s first axle wheel nuts cant be checked because wheel covers

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s rear brake discs rusty but servicible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 966,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 961,908 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 961,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
Full Mercedes Unknown reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ANS 3L is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 132,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ANS 3L?

You can check the full history of ANS 3L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ANS 3L registered?

ANS 3L is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is ANS 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANS 3L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANS 3L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ANS 3L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.