2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · AM52 AXA
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 161,640 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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AM52 AXA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2021
- 161,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM52 AXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (AM52 AXA) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
AM52 AXA Mileage History
- 12/10/2021161,637 mi
- 20/10/2021161,640 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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