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MLZ 9539

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,933 mi
Last recorded160,933 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 9539
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 160,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 152,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 136,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 123,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 114,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 95,352 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 95,298 miles

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

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

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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MLZ 9539 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLZ 9539, 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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What year was MLZ 9539 registered?

MLZ 9539 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is MLZ 9539 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 9539 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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