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79 CLG

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,290 mi
Last recorded20,290 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 CLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2015 20,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,305 miles

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

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

one of two rear side light not working n/s/r

Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,993 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged but unable to see canvus

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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79 CLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 79 CLG, 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 79 CLG registered?

79 CLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is 79 CLG safe to buy?

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