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BD03 MKL

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,717 mi
Last recorded147,717 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 147,717 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 141,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 133,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 128,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,916 miles

rattle from the catalyst convertor

Pass 11 May 2018 117,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 117,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint with shock fitted (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear hub ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 110,820 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear hub ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,473 miles

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

advise cat converters breaking up inside causing rattling noise.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,308 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,112 miles

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

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

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 2 Aug 2010 67,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,886 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,074 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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BD03 MKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD03 MKL, 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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What year was BD03 MKL registered?

BD03 MKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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