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296D170

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,954 mi
Last recorded62,954 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296D170
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,954 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Gas suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Gas suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 15 May 2009 48,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,187 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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296D170 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 296D170, 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 296D170 registered?

296D170 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is 296D170 safe to buy?

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