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HIL 8197

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Gold Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,234 mi
Last recorded40,234 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 8197
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rattle on exhaust [cat]

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,746 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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,806 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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HIL 8197 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Gold with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HIL 8197, 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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What year was HIL 8197 registered?

HIL 8197 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is HIL 8197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 8197 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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