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AM03 ZZY

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes started to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

dashboard lights not working

Fail 17 May 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at the rear corroded all over (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top suspension inner bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes started to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

dashboard lights not working

Pass 16 May 2015 198,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2015 198,258 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 113,246 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 113,246 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,724 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 106,143 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 106,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,627 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 95,625 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,097 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 199,210 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 198,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 171,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 141,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 110,284 miles

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

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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AM03 ZZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM03 ZZY, 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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AM03 ZZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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