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AG53 ZUA

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 104,262 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 104,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 98,858 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 98,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 91,686 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 85,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 78,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 70,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 67,795 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 66,684 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2012 66,684 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 May 2011 61,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 59,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 56,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 54,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 98,164 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)

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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AG53 ZUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG53 ZUA, 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 AG53 ZUA registered?

AG53 ZUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AG53 ZUA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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