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AA53 OAA

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 OAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,902 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,678 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,599 miles

Steering noise/creaking

Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,465 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering noise/creaking

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,701 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2008 61,701 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 52,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,204 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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AA53 OAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AA53 OAA, 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 AA53 OAA registered?

AA53 OAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AA53 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 OAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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