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IIG 9221

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,576 mi
Last recorded100,576 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 9221
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 100,576 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,857 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust brackets broken

centre to offside rear exhaust joint broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,579 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,579 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,867 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 75,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,712 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 69,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,872 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 60,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,617 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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IIG 9221 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IIG 9221, 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 IIG 9221 registered?

IIG 9221 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is IIG 9221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 9221 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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