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KR53 FCG

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,421 mi
Last recorded217,421 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 217,421 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 120,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 119,091 miles

play in nsf/osf track rod ends,play in nsf/osf wheel bearings

Fail 1 May 2009 119,080 miles

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

play in nsf/osf track rod ends,play in nsf/osf wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,967 miles

osf tyre low on edge,slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2008 88,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre low on edge,slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 May 2007 65,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 FCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR53 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

KR53 FCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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