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LS52 TLN

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,506 mi
Last recorded176,506 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 176,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,603 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 172,603 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 167,305 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 161,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 156,013 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 149,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 128,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear(both side) sat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Dec 2013 120,956 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 115,807 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 115,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 107,912 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,014 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 98,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 21 Jul 2009 90,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,593 miles

both front and rear no plate slightly dirty

Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,428 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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LS52 TLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LS52 TLN, 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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LS52 TLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 5 January 2003.

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