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A715 JEM

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,607 mi
Last recorded119,607 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA715 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 119,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,559 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,500 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 15 Mar 2021 104,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 104,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pin / bush in base of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pin / bush in base of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside park brake effort much lower than nearside effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,687 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 77,687 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Possible bulb. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside park brake effort is much lower than nearside effort

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 62,426 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 62,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 59,005 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,067 miles

Both fron t rack ends have slight play

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

Front discs worn inner

Front wiper blades slightly poor

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both fron t rack ends have slight play

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

Front discs worn inner

Front wiper blades slightly poor

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,695 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 47,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,862 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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A715 JEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A715 JEM, 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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A715 JEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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