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2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,197 mi
Last recorded54,197 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,764 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber boot rubbing on wheel

Nearside Rear under body cover loose

Offside outer sill damaged and slightly correded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 53,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber boot rubbing on wheel

Nearside Rear under body cover loose

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside outer sill damaged and slightly correded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,593 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,198 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,867 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 52,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,849 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 51,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2015

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,754 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 49,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,342 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 45,342 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

two split rim bolts missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,865 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 36,865 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,498 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 32,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,320 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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1 BMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 94,566 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 1 BMP, 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 24 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 1 BMP registered?

1 BMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is 1 BMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 BMP shows 27 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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