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A12 VLK

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,330 mi
Last recorded91,330 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,330 miles

Offside headlamp slightly dull

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,496 miles

parkbrake pedal rubber pad missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,218 miles

park brake pedal rubber missing

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,259 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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A12 VLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A12 VLK, 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 A12 VLK registered?

A12 VLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is A12 VLK safe to buy?

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