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505 BGA

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,161 mi
Last recorded152,161 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration505 BGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 152,161 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40ZR18XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 152,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40ZR18XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 151,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 151,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 149,755 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 148,921 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 146,828 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 146,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 140,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 140,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 136,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 126,636 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 126,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,008 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,966 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,644 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 108,643 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 103,384 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Deterioration to inner side wall nearside front tyre

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

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

Uneven tyre wear on offside front and nearside front tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,568 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 97,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 908,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 82,527 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 82,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

remaining tyres wearing unevenly poss missmatch between vehicle and tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,109 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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505 BGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 505 BGA, 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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505 BGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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