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AK53 ZFL

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,499 mi
Last recorded156,499 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ZFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 156,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play A bit of lift in the joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 156,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play A bit of lift in the joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 144,859 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 144,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,083 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,794 miles

advised front shock gaitor splt

advised nsf brake sqeaking

advised slight play nsf hub bering

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,787 miles

advised front shock dust cover split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,814 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,306 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,866 miles

advised rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,268 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 66,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,617 miles

advise n/s rear tyre close to legal limits of 1.6mm

very "STRONG" advise n/s front rear ball joint slight play change as soon as possible

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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AK53 ZFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK53 ZFL, 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 AK53 ZFL registered?

AK53 ZFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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