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AD03 WDR

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,818 mi
Last recorded111,818 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 111,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 86,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 59,850 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 13 Sep 2013 58,363 miles

offside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough ply or cords

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,254 miles

offside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 44,625 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 19 Jun 2006 41,699 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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AD03 WDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AD03 WDR, 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 AD03 WDR registered?

AD03 WDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is AD03 WDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 WDR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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