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AIG 4301

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,500 mi
Last recorded272,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 4301
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 272,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 141,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 139,988 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,823 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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AIG 4301 is a 2003 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 75%.

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 AIG 4301, 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 AIG 4301 registered?

AIG 4301 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is AIG 4301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 4301 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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