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AJ02 LKY

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,484 mi
Last recorded102,484 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 May 2013 95,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 95,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 92,380 miles

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

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

S R S light on

Fail 1 May 2012 92,380 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

S R S light on

Pass 7 May 2011 86,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 76,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 65,440 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,081 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AJ02 LKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ02 LKY, 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 AJ02 LKY registered?

AJ02 LKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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