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AL03 SNB

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

340,347 mi
Last recorded340,347 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 SNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 340,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 333,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal perished

gearbox oil leak

nearside center to rear exhaust hanging bracket weak

nearside headlamp washer poor

offside center to rear exhaust hanging bracket broken off

tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

wipers judder and starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2013 196,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 180,759 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 180,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 174,118 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 174,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 170,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 159,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 142,833 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 142,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 129,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 75,166 miles

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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AL03 SNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AL03 SNB, 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 AL03 SNB registered?

AL03 SNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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