MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,779 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine covers fitted.
under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine covers fitted.
under trays fitted.
engine covers fitted.
tow bar not fitted.
under trays fitted.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front registration plate damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
front registration plate damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 JSV 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 70.6%.
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 LS53 JSV, 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 LS53 JSV registered?
LS53 JSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is LS53 JSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS53 JSV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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