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AJ52 BAM

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,052 mi
Last recorded149,052 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 149,052 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,347 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,336 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber gaiter split

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,512 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 80,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 59,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,327 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 32,457 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 32,457 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both number plates are waterdamaged

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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AJ52 BAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ52 BAM, 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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What year was AJ52 BAM registered?

AJ52 BAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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