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P3 BTN

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,601 mi
Last recorded197,601 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 BTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 197,601 miles

front inner brake pads low

rear upper rose joint bushes have slight play

Pass 25 May 2016 193,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (inner & outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (inner & outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to rear of sills

Fail 12 May 2016 192,745 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 182,196 miles

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 182,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Nov 2013 157,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2012 136,092 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 116,480 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 116,449 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 91,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,918 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 79,918 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,342 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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P3 BTN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P3 BTN, 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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P3 BTN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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