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P4 TSU

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 TSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower door corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,145 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

catalytic convertors rattling

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear metal brake lines corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,636 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear metal brake lines corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,002 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,289 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,595 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,754 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack to front number plate

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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P4 TSU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P4 TSU, 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 P4 TSU registered?

P4 TSU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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