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RK52 MWF

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3227cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,336 mi
Last recorded216,336 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,227cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 216,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 216,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault eps (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 205,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner and outer edges but within legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 191,767 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 191,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 4 Mar 2014 170,045 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 170,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 150,284 miles

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

N/S/F tyre outer edges wearing close to limit

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 150,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

N/S/F tyre outer edges wearing close to limit

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,618 miles

n/s headlamp redeuced output

Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,610 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 52,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,657 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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RK52 MWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,227cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK52 MWF, 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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RK52 MWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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