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A7 XWK

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,817 mi
Last recorded152,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,817 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 152,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside rear inner side light inoperative

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Service light on

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 143,215 miles

All brake flexies perished and splitting

BAS light on

Brake fluid green in colour

Corrosion to various brake pipes

Glow plug light on

Oil leak (over undertray)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 20 May 2015 143,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake flexies perished and splitting

BAS light on

Brake fluid green in colour

Corrosion to various brake pipes

Glow plug light on

Oil leak (over undertray)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 134,389 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear sills corroded and weak around jacking points

Pass 8 Nov 2013 131,513 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 131,513 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 111,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 98,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,052 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 62,197 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 62,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,827 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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A7 XWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A7 XWK, 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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A7 XWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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