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ALZ 5585

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 5585
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 115,507 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 115,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 108,798 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 108,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2009 104,439 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 104,438 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 99,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,616 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,940 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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ALZ 5585 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 94,566 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 ALZ 5585, 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 24 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 ALZ 5585 registered?

ALZ 5585 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is ALZ 5585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 5585 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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