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A8 YLE

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

188,608 mi
Last recorded188,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 188,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 188,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 180,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 168,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 155,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 143,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 130,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 114,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,891 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,891 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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)

air bag light on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2008 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,161 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 58,949 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 39,330 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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A8 YLE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black 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 A8 YLE, 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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A8 YLE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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