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K555 APK

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,757 mi
Last recorded179,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 179,757 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 179,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 178,481 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 178,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch to end of sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 174,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes corroded

rear inner sills/ inner arches and floor areas corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 174,975 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes corroded

rear inner sills/ inner arches and floor areas corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 171,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 162,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 155,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 155,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

o/s headlight washer n/w

Pass 3 Nov 2011 148,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 147,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 141,196 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2010 141,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2009 133,717 miles

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

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

brake linning wear indicator on.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 133,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake linning wear indicator on.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 123,380 miles

slight play in offside part of steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2007 100,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,485 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 55,360 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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K555 APK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K555 APK, 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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K555 APK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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