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AJ53 SGY

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,659 mi
Last recorded158,659 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 158,659 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 149,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 135,092 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 135,092 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 118,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,035 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,702 miles

Nearside rear tyrre on 3mm

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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AJ53 SGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ53 SGY, 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 AJ53 SGY registered?

AJ53 SGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is AJ53 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 SGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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