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126 LVP

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration126 LVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,365 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear one of rear light and reverse light inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no engine man light

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear one of rear light and reverse light inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no engine man light

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface rust (2.4.A.3)

unable to check brake pipes across bulkhead

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface rust (2.4.A.3)

unable to check brake pipes across bulkhead

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,936 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 81,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,836 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,344 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2008 41,294 miles

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre low on outer edges

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,557 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,351 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 663
Brake pipe excessively corroded 268
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 225
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 210
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126 LVP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 95,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S 430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 126 LVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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126 LVP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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