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R6 UDS

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,380 miles

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 92,255 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 92,255 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 88,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,538 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 75,538 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,805 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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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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R6 UDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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