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RFZ 3335

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,993 mi
Last recorded167,993 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 3335
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 167,993 miles

nsf lower arm ball joint slight play in ball joint

osf lower arm ball joint slight play in ball joint

osr shock slight mist oil oil

Pass 27 Feb 2017 157,611 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside door mirror glass discoloured

Fail 7 Nov 2014 119,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside door mirror glass discoloured

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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RFZ 3335 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFZ 3335, 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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What year was RFZ 3335 registered?

RFZ 3335 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is RFZ 3335 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 3335 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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