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H13 SDD

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 SDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 142,939 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 141,717 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 141,717 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

large sump & under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both exhaust centre brackets broken

both rear brake hoses cracking slightly

offside front furthest forward lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

offside front tyre has sidewall repair and slight bulge

offside rear tyre has been run on flat

Pass 23 Nov 2009 124,505 miles

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 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)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 109,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,937 miles

advisories as per vt32 - 323450447466

Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

unable to see rear brake pads clearly to assess wear

Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,620 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,585 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)

advised slight play in o/s/f suspension

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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H13 SDD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H13 SDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H13 SDD registered?

H13 SDD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is H13 SDD safe to buy?

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