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AM52 AXN

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,144 mi
Last recorded124,144 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 124,144 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,222 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 117,222 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

No emmissions test carried out due to mis-fire

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 105,479 miles

Dash showing 'entrance position do not drive'.

Engine exhibits a heavy misfire at idle.

O/S and N/S rear tyres starting to perish on the inner edges.

Fail 1 May 2012 105,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Dash showing 'entrance position do not drive'.

Engine exhibits a heavy misfire at idle.

O/S and N/S rear tyres starting to perish on the inner edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 104,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 79,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,706 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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AM52 AXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AM52 AXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM52 AXN?

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What year was AM52 AXN registered?

AM52 AXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is AM52 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 AXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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