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M13 JKT

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,935 mi
Last recorded110,935 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 JKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 110,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 108,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill slightly corroded behind plastic (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush aluminium arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill slightly corroded behind plastic (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush aluminium arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,901 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,136 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust brackets corroded

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,438 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,372 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs light?

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,095 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2010 52,276 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,276 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT NEED CHANGING A.S.A.P 275/40/18Y

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,008 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,378 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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M13 JKT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 95,390 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 M13 JKT, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M13 JKT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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