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LXI 381

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,771 mi
Last recorded118,771 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 381
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 118,771 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 118,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,058 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 115,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,687 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 111,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 109,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 107,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 103,568 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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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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