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DNZ 7842

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 7842
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,651 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,544 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,537 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,608 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,379 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 56,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,002 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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DNZ 7842 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 DNZ 7842, 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 27 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 DNZ 7842 registered?

DNZ 7842 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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