MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (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 exhaust braket broken
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
creaking coming from nearside front lower arm shockabsorber ball joint
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
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FV53 AZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 FV53 AZO, 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 FV53 AZO registered?
FV53 AZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is FV53 AZO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV53 AZO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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