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OUI 5499

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5499
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 95,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 88,531 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,937 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 81,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,365 miles

SRS light stayin on!!

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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OUI 5499 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUI 5499, 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 OUI 5499 registered?

OUI 5499 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is OUI 5499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 5499 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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