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AAZ 5577

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 5577
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,224cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 95,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 95,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,105 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Jul 2022 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 88,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,251 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,655 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 2 Jul 2014 66,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,710 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,449 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 Jun 2007 49,400 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 49,386 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,827 miles

Drivers side door mirror glass faulty

N/S/F Tyre 2mm outside edge

N/S/R Tyre 2mm

O/S/R tyre 3mm

oil leak

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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AAZ 5577 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,224cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AAZ 5577, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAZ 5577?

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What year was AAZ 5577 registered?

AAZ 5577 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 February 2002.

Is AAZ 5577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 5577 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAZ 5577 have outstanding finance?

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