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EIG 5665

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,038 mi
Last recorded173,038 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 5665
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 173,038 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

brake warning light on

underneath all around rear seals has slight corrosion

Fail 3 May 2016 173,025 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

brake warning light on

underneath all around rear seals has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2010 171,956 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 126,893 miles

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.

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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EIG 5665 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EIG 5665, 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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EIG 5665 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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