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RO52 AYN

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,739 mi
Last recorded187,739 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 AYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 187,739 miles

Air bag light on

Front number plate cracked

Pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 166,930 miles

Pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 147,938 miles

Fluid leaking onto under tray

Offside mirror glass poor

Pass 10 Sep 2008 130,032 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

under vehicle inspection hampered by extensive plastic coverings

windscreen washers poor

Fail 10 Sep 2008 130,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

under vehicle inspection hampered by extensive plastic coverings

windscreen washers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2005 55,986 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 55,983 miles

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

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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RO52 AYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO52 AYN, 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 RO52 AYN?

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What year was RO52 AYN registered?

RO52 AYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is RO52 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 AYN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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