MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,771 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
diff oil leak
n/s/f outer tyre wall slightly poor
parking brake just met requirements on initial test no work done.needs further investigation
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
diff oil leak
n/s/f outer tyre wall slightly poor
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dash indicator shows fault with air suspension
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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LXI 381 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 LXI 381, 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 27 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 LXI 381 registered?
LXI 381 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 28 October 1999.
Is LXI 381 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LXI 381 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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