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ALZ 222

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,816 mi
Last recorded164,816 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 222
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 164,816 miles

Offside door mirror unit damaged and repaired with tap,view to road is ok

Pass 16 Apr 2018 163,612 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 163,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 162,051 miles

Nearside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside door mirror glass held in by tape

Pass 12 May 2016 158,538 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 158,513 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 152,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS UNIT DAMAGED

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 145,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 138,547 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 May 2013 138,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 133,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 126,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 110,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 94,856 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,173 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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ALZ 222 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ALZ 222, 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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ALZ 222 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is ALZ 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 222 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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