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OV03 PNN

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,454 mi
Last recorded135,454 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 PNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 135,454 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 121,636 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 121,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing close to limits???

rear brake pads low close to limit???

Pass 16 Jun 2008 95,804 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 95,804 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 80,419 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,899 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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OV03 PNN is a 2003 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 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 99,044 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 OV03 PNN, 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 23 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 OV03 PNN registered?

OV03 PNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is OV03 PNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 PNN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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