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PEJ 3

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,565 mi
Last recorded82,565 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEJ 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,562 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,283 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,831 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in the tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2020 73,805 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in the tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,883 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,156 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,633 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,825 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,516 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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PEJ 3 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PEJ 3, 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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PEJ 3 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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