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ABD 80X

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,286 mi
Last recorded194,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABD 80X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 194,286 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 179,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 154,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 151,246 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel noisy when spun

Fail 18 Mar 2014 151,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside rear wheel noisy when spun

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 125,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 122,823 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges

rear brake discs worn !!

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,359 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,534 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,673 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 51,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Feb 2006 33,196 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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ABD 80X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ABD 80X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABD 80X?

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What year was ABD 80X registered?

ABD 80X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is ABD 80X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABD 80X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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