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RL51 DJU

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,389 mi
Last recorded157,389 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2014 157,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 147,112 miles

hand brake needs slight adjusting,

Pass 6 Apr 2012 140,207 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 130,793 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 106,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,376 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine undertray fitted

tested in wet

Pass 3 Dec 2007 94,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,721 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,186 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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RL51 DJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL51 DJU, 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 RL51 DJU registered?

RL51 DJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is RL51 DJU safe to buy?

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