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AJ03 VAK

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,905 mi
Last recorded213,905 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 213,905 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres at 3mm

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Sep 2020 213,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres at 3mm

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Sep 2019 209,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 24 Sep 2019 209,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 18 Sep 2018 203,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 203,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 196,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 185,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise engine managment light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 179,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front tyres worn down on edges

advise engine covers fitter

advise engine light on

advise under trays fitted

advisr exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2014 172,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine light on

advise exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2013 165,701 miles

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

both rear brake pipes (above axle)corroded

engine management warning light indicates a fault

osf exhaust downpipe mounting bracket corroded through

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 165,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake pipes (above axle)corroded

engine management warning light indicates a fault

osf exhaust downpipe mounting bracket corroded through

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 153,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 153,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 137,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads appear thin

nsr upper brake pipe mild corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2010 125,764 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

lower engine cover fitted

lower floorpan covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2009 108,438 miles

floorpan covers fitted

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension component covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,471 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,234 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 Rear 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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AJ03 VAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ03 VAK, 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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AJ03 VAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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