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LY03 RZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,249 mi
Last recorded89,249 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 RZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,249 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,181 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2013 58,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r stering drop arm slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,579 miles

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

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 18 May 2009 37,630 miles

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 22 Apr 2008 36,249 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,245 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 24,626 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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LY03 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LY03 RZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY03 RZZ registered?

LY03 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 RZZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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