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AJ02 ZTM

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,441 mi
Last recorded194,441 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 194,441 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded.

Sills corroded around jacking points. Unable to fully inspect due to sideskirts fitted.

Underbody and suspension components corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 192,736 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Suspension components/rear diff casing corroded.

TPMS light on.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 192,008 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroding.

TPMS light on.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 192,006 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroding.

TPMS light on.

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 24 Jan 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2011 176,899 miles

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

nearside front sidelight dim

offside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 170,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 May 2009 155,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 155,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 142,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 142,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 127,521 miles

nsr tyre at 2mm

Pass 22 May 2006 107,566 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 ZTM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ02 ZTM, 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 ZTM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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