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2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,588 mi
Last recorded138,588 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 138,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 138,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 131,198 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,573 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 128,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front- front aluminium arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 121,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock opps bolt joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,166 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,399 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 92,624 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres tread cracking

nearside rear tyre worn low on 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,455 miles

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

advise exhaust bracket brocken weld

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,187 miles

slight play in both side steering inner track rods

slight surface corossion to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,198 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,618 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,167 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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3 BK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 99,044 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 3 BK, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3 BK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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