MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r tyre starting to wear
slight chips to windscreen
slight chips to windscreen
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight chips to windscreen
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust system starting to corrode
slight chips to windscreen
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
abs pump noisey
exhaust system starting to corrode
front brake pads low
n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish
o/s/f window not working
slight play in steering rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
abs pump noisey
cut in side wall n/s/f tyre
exhaust system starting to corrode
front brake pads low
n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish
o/s/f window not working
slight play in steering rack
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R6 UDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R6 UDS, 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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How do I check the history of R6 UDS?
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What year was R6 UDS registered?
R6 UDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 7 May 1999.
Is R6 UDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R6 UDS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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