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AC03 HHB

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,870 mi
Last recorded151,870 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 148,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 148,177 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 144,415 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 144,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,847 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Nov 2017 133,838 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Nov 2016 127,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front under cover insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,260 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,525 miles

front brake disks corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 114,486 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2013 114,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,192 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 96,160 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,049 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,125 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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AC03 HHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AC03 HHB, 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 AC03 HHB registered?

AC03 HHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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