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AM02 LAK

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 LAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2025 100,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,714 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 92,064 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,601 miles

all tyres wearing heavilly on edges advise tracking check

light misting of oil around auto gearbox sump

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,197 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,832 miles

slight buldge on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,559 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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AM02 LAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AM02 LAK, 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 AM02 LAK registered?

AM02 LAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is AM02 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 LAK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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