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M3 FJP

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Grey Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,751 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,078 miles

front discs slightly worn

slight fluid leak from rear diff

slight play in n/s front lower swivel

Pass 15 May 2006 54,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front + rear tyres perishing in treads

Fail 12 May 2006 54,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front + rear tyres perishing in treads

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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M3 FJP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Grey with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 FJP, 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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M3 FJP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is M3 FJP safe to buy?

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