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SA03 ACT

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,558 mi
Last recorded103,558 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ACT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,360 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,354 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,923 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,022 miles

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

full engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,893 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,731 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,713 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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SA03 ACT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA03 ACT, 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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What year was SA03 ACT registered?

SA03 ACT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is SA03 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ACT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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