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316D131

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,222 mi
Last recorded150,222 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration316D131
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 150,222 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play from nearside front wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2016 144,318 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 144,316 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,963 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 137,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 137,940 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 131,338 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 131,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 126,965 miles

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

nearside front tyre outter side wall split

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 126,964 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre outter side wall split

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,936 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 103,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 150,092 miles

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

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

nearside front inner streenig rack slightly play

Pass 17 Oct 2007 110,082 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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316D131 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 316D131, 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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316D131 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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