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AK03 EYW

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

265,292 mi
Last recorded265,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 265,292 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 241,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,884 miles

Couple of very minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers & huge under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSF & NSF tyres are getting very close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 116,007 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine compartment

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 106,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 98,068 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts not inspected due to fitted child seats

Pass 14 May 2013 91,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise child seats fitted to nearside rear -offside rear seats

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted

advise full floor trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,981 miles

front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,150 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 52,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,505 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES AND WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

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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AK03 EYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AK03 EYW, 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 AK03 EYW registered?

AK03 EYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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