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K2 JLU

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under boot/rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 95,243 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under boot/rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust brackets weak/broken but still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2022 92,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,558 miles

Advise nearside tyre rear tyre close to limit offside rear tyre on limit .

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,963 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,153 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,444 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,839 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pads low

n/s diff lateral seal leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,165 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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K2 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 K2 JLU, 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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K2 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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