MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 ARO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 A12 ARO, 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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How do I check the history of A12 ARO?
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What year was A12 ARO registered?
A12 ARO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2002.
Is A12 ARO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 ARO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A12 ARO have outstanding finance?
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