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A1 KAF

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,102 mi
Last recorded49,102 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,102 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 48,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,658 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,170 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 33,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,872 miles

unable to check steering parts of exhaust brake & fuel pipes as covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,067 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,190 miles

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

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

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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A1 KAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 KAF, 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 A1 KAF registered?

A1 KAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is A1 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 KAF shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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