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A6 WUM

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,378 mi
Last recorded227,378 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 227,378 miles

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

Off side rear tyre 2 mm

Fail 24 Mar 2009 227,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side rear tyre 2 mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 188,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 169,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 169,595 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 131,445 miles

internal computer faulty

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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A6 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A6 WUM, 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 A6 WUM registered?

A6 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is A6 WUM safe to buy?

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