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314 BHR

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,439 mi
Last recorded207,439 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration314 BHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 207,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 207,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 205,515 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 202,757 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 198,904 miles

underbody covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Pass 22 Dec 2021 193,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and support bracket broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Fail 22 Dec 2021 193,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and support bracket broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 9 Dec 2020 190,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

under body covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 11 Dec 2019 188,881 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Fail 11 Dec 2019 188,881 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Pass 12 Dec 2018 184,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 11 Dec 2017 178,276 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscued

Pass 9 Dec 2016 168,565 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 30 Nov 2015 158,149 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts not visable

Pass 15 Dec 2014 150,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates changed before test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 142,377 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 142,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 134,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,349 miles

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 22 Dec 2011 126,226 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 112,287 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,501 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 83,296 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2007 73,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 66,377 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 60,130 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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314 BHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 314 BHR, 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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314 BHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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