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A3 VEW

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,028 mi
Last recorded47,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S GOING RUSTY ON INNER FACE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 41,976 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,942 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,253 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2007 33,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,372 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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A3 VEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A3 VEW, 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 A3 VEW registered?

A3 VEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is A3 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VEW shows 10 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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