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KR53 DME

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,179 miles

front disk corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,070 miles

nearside front tyre bold outer edge

offside front tyre bold outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,840 miles

exhaust rear 2x brackets broken

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,866 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,709 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,394 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,159 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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KR53 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KR53 DME, 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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What year was KR53 DME registered?

KR53 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is KR53 DME safe to buy?

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