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BJ52 SGV

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,338 mi
Last recorded92,338 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 SGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,338 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,544 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,928 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,089 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,902 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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BJ52 SGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,898 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 BJ52 SGV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ52 SGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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