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J777 BDR

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Purple Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,773 mi
Last recorded127,773 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 BDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 127,773 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 127,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 127,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 127,713 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2010 127,690 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 127,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 127,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 118,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Dec 2007 118,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 105,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 90,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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J777 BDR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Purple with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 J777 BDR, 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 27 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 J777 BDR registered?

J777 BDR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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