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A20 MFL

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,551 mi
Last recorded129,551 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 125,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,782 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 110,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,322 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,426 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 79,485 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,997 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,683 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,940 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 26,031 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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A20 MFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A20 MFL, 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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What year was A20 MFL registered?

A20 MFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is A20 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MFL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 MFL have outstanding finance?

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