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KS53 RWX

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,081 mi
Last recorded129,081 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 RWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 129,081 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 125,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 124,984 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 124,951 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,444 miles

Both rear discs corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,663 miles

10% imbalance on front brakes

esp warning light on

Fail 6 Dec 2013 115,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

10% imbalance on front brakes

esp warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside & nearside rear tyres worn close to wear indicators approx 2mm - 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,766 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,551 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)

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,055 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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KS53 RWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS53 RWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 RWX registered?

KS53 RWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KS53 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 RWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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