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AF02 GHU

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,686 mi
Last recorded56,686 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2009 56,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,685 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 24 Mar 2006 37,367 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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AF02 GHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF02 GHU, 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.

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What year was AF02 GHU registered?

AF02 GHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is AF02 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 GHU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF02 GHU have outstanding finance?

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