MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
rattle from the catalyst convertor
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise cat converters breaking up inside causing rattling noise.
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BD03 MKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD03 MKL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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