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AF52 VOC

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,596 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 103,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,345 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 63,652 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,643 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,207 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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AF52 VOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF52 VOC, 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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AF52 VOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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