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M9 TGS

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,110 mi
Last recorded225,110 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 TGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 225,110 miles

full under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 14 May 2018 225,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

full under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 1 Jun 2017 216,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

offside rear jacking point failed due to excessive corrosion,outside prescribed area

wipers starting to deteriorate,but still effective clearing screen

Fail 31 May 2017 216,279 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

offside rear jacking point failed due to excessive corrosion,outside prescribed area

wipers starting to deteriorate,but still effective clearing screen

Pass 7 Sep 2015 211,603 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 204,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 194,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 168,076 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2012 168,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2011 142,863 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 19 May 2011 142,795 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 12 May 2010 117,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 83,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,016 miles

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

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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M9 TGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M9 TGS, 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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M9 TGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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