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AF03 KHT

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,026 mi
Last recorded144,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 144,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 144,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 141,435 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 141,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,153 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,810 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,087 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,249 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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AF03 KHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF03 KHT, 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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AF03 KHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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