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M7 BHU

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,917 mi
Last recorded80,917 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 BHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 80,917 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 79,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R Jacking point Corroded + hole going through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Apr 2018 76,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 76,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,664 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,153 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall slight crack

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,577 miles

front brake discs corroded

imbalance in front brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,868 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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M7 BHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M7 BHU, 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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M7 BHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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