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J16 AKS

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 AKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 60,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 59,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,460 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,167 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 40,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,293 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 38,290 miles

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

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 28 Dec 2011 35,043 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 16,496 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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J16 AKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J16 AKS, 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 J16 AKS registered?

J16 AKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is J16 AKS safe to buy?

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