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RF52 PWZ

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,238 mi
Last recorded133,238 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 PWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 133,238 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 133,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,533 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 123,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,223 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 110,223 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 105,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,502 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 51,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,998 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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RF52 PWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF52 PWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF52 PWZ?

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What year was RF52 PWZ registered?

RF52 PWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is RF52 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 PWZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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