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252 JRL

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,110 mi
Last recorded144,110 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 JRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 144,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 141,888 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2022 140,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 137,693 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2021 137,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2020 136,028 miles

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

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

wiper blade smearing

Fail 9 Sep 2020 136,022 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

wiper blade smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 134,345 miles

wipers skip on screen

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,845 miles

both rear brake hose perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,669 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,259 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,224 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,056 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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252 JRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 252 JRL, 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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What year was 252 JRL registered?

252 JRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is 252 JRL safe to buy?

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