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AJ02 ZYA

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,756 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 73,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,211 miles

N/S/R brake disc pitted on the inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2014 67,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,264 miles

(2) Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 May 2009 37,997 miles

both front tyres perrishing and slight wear on inner tread

Pass 21 May 2008 31,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 31,180 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 25,694 miles

inner sides of both front brake discs discolured and rusty

Pass 23 May 2006 20,563 miles

both inner sides of front brake discs discolured and corrided

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 ZYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

AJ02 ZYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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