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A20 MHO

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,769 mi
Last recorded94,769 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front sill holed at jacking point

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front sill holed at jacking point

full sill covers fitted preventing corrosion assessment

full undershields fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,683 miles

Enginecover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 70,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,938 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 60,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,730 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,218 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 MHO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MHO, 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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A20 MHO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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