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A16 OHF

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,963 mi
Last recorded101,963 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,963 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,605 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,369 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,369 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 83,734 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,861 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,882 miles

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

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

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

nearside hand brake just meets required effort recommend brake to be examined

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,823 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,559 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A16 OHF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A16 OHF, 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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What year was A16 OHF registered?

A16 OHF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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