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12 JV

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 59,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 58,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 57,163 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,314 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,388 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,634 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 46,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,496 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,180 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Apr 2010 42,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,645 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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12 JV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 12 JV, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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12 JV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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