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PK02 YZA

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,073 mi
Last recorded268,073 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 YZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 268,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 256,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 28 Feb 2012 256,362 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Mar 2011 238,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slihght play OS steering rack end

Fail 4 Mar 2011 237,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slihght play OS steering rack end

Pass 6 Mar 2010 209,642 miles

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

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

OS mirror slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 181,283 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 181,283 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 140,794 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 140,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 101,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,887 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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PK02 YZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PK02 YZA, 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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PK02 YZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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