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4 WY

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,671 mi
Last recorded118,671 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 WY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 117,981 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 117,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,804 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 112,352 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 110,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 80,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,650 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)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,401 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,355 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,251 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit @ 2.0 mm, ok for mot.req. replacing soon.

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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4 WY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 4 WY, 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 4 WY registered?

4 WY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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