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RG02 JVL

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Beige Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024

Offside Rear park brake low o/s

brake discs corroded all

Pass 11 Jul 2023 6,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2022
Pass 27 May 2021
Pass 1 Jun 2020
Pass 12 Mar 2019 154,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 145,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 135,493 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2016 135,493 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 128,117 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 128,117 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,078 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2013 113,615 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 113,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 105,711 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 105,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 May 2011 96,577 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 96,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 86,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 78,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp aim passes on low line

Fail 8 May 2009 78,636 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp aim passes on low line

Pass 15 May 2008 69,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 60,056 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,794 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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RG02 JVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Beige with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RG02 JVL, 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 RG02 JVL registered?

RG02 JVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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