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AA02 WEL

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,200 mi
Last recorded68,200 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 WEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2019 68,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,693 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,393 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 15 Oct 2015 64,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,118 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 8 Oct 2013 61,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

catalyst is starting to break apart

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,965 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,466 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,265 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,097 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 20,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 10,979 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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AA02 WEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AA02 WEL, 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 AA02 WEL registered?

AA02 WEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is AA02 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA02 WEL shows 16 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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