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N8 EFG

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,401 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 103,204 miles

Air suspension accumulator totally deflated light on showing fault (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,331 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,331 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,641 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 52,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,593 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 46,466 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,028 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,026 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 37,941 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,360 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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N8 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N8 EFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N8 EFG registered?

N8 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is N8 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 EFG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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