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LD53 EVF

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Bronze Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,513 mi
Last recorded157,513 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 157,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 145,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,212 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 134,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,193 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 128,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 117,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,063 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,331 miles

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,339 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,061 miles

advice wiper blades replaced

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,855 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,987 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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LD53 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Bronze with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD53 EVF, 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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LD53 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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