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A14 KHC

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Purple Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,937 mi
Last recorded197,937 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 197,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 197,417 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 181,777 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 181,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 134,232 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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A14 KHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Purple with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A14 KHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 KHC registered?

A14 KHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is A14 KHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 KHC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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