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R2 SPF

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,672 mi
Last recorded106,672 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 SPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,672 miles

intermitent fault indicator repeater[n/s mirror]

Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,721 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2010 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,830 miles

advise air bag light

Fail 3 Aug 2009 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise air bag light

advise rear brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,842 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 65,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rattling suspect cats have broken up slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2005 65,138 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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R2 SPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R2 SPF, 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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R2 SPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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