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LU03 BGK

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,853 mi
Last recorded83,853 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,853 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,628 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,344 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 78,467 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,001 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,072 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,777 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,128 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 60,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,834 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 26,488 miles

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

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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LU03 BGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LU03 BGK, 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 LU03 BGK registered?

LU03 BGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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