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AM51 RSV

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,962 miles

both front lower rear arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r upper suspension arm has play

rear brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,246 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins and retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 88,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,826 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,772 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,463 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 41,454 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,630 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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AM51 RSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AM51 RSV, 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 AM51 RSV registered?

AM51 RSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is AM51 RSV safe to buy?

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