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A19 JSY

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,255 mi
Last recorded156,255 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 156,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm inner ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front plus cracking to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 149,933 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm inner ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front plus cracking to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,604 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 142,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,973 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 138,973 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 134,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 131,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 127,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,049 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,464 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,591 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 84,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 77,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,415 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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A19 JSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 JSY, 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 A19 JSY registered?

A19 JSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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