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M50 JCM

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Brown Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 JCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,487 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,163 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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M50 JCM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Brown with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M50 JCM, 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 M50 JCM registered?

M50 JCM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is M50 JCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 JCM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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