MOT Status
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92,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
rear brake linings low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
outer sill covers fitted
upper engine covers fitted
vehicle under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied track rod (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint center ball joint to suspension strut (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied track rod (2.2.C.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Outer sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Outer sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
child seat fitted nsr seat (not removed for test)
plastic outer sill covers fitted
vehicle underbody panels fitted
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
child seat fitted nsr seat (not removed for test)
plastic outer sill covers fitted
vehicle underbody panels fitted
nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection
nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection
under tray fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of various components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection
nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection
under tray fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of various components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
found residue around brake pipes (all round). Assume it is lubricant from recent service. (no leaks found)
o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play
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AMC 228 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 92,893 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 AMC 228, 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 22 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 AMC 228 registered?
AMC 228 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 March 2004.
Is AMC 228 safe to buy?
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