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1 UMY

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Purple Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,361 mi
Last recorded36,361 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 UMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 36,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 35,849 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 35,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 34,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,654 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,085 miles

BOTH REAR & N/S/F TIRES PERISHED (CRACKS) ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,464 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer tyre wall

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer tyre wall

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 32,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre outer well cut

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 29,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre outer well cut

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 29,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre is cut on the outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,133 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Unable to conduct full inspection due to cover

Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,919 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,280 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 UMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Purple with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 91,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMY, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1 UMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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