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6 DJ

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 DJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 22 Jun 2026 98,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,858 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 11 Nov 2024 98,858 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,790 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 98,790 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,842 miles

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

tyre treads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,725 miles

Nearside 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 4 Nov 2015 95,731 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 87,966 miles

front discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,194 miles

front discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,558 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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6 DJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 6 DJ, 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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6 DJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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