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LS03 BHV

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,891 mi
Last recorded180,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 BHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 180,891 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 176,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 170,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 164,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 158,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 150,254 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 150,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 143,939 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 143,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 134,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,822 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 102,661 miles

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

near side front tyre badly worn on outer edge but not showing cords and still has three quarters of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,836 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 86,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,824 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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LS03 BHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LS03 BHV, 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 LS03 BHV registered?

LS03 BHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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