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H4 EPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 66,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,265 miles

Baffle loose in centre exhaust box

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,938 miles

Cats. rattling slightly

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,913 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,658 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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H4 EPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,708 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 H4 EPJ, 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 25 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 H4 EPJ registered?

H4 EPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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