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JV03 AMV

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV03 AMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,842 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 119,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,046 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 104,046 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced 5 watt festoon bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f /n/s/r o/s/r seat belts slow in returning

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & n/s/r seat belts slow in returning

Fail 11 Oct 2013 78,876 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & n/s/r seat belts slow in returning

Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,026 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts slow in returning

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,779 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow in returning just meets requirements

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,030 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 47,081 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 47,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,610 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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JV03 AMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 99,044 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 JV03 AMV, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JV03 AMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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