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AJ02 OMW

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,388 mi
Last recorded126,388 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 126,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 123,222 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 111,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,427 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,580 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 98,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,589 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 95,833 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 95,833 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,566 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 89,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,693 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007
Fail 25 Oct 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,125 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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AJ02 OMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OMW, 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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AJ02 OMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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