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RE53 TUV

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Grey Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,748 mi
Last recorded153,748 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 153,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2014 142,858 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 142,858 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 127,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,304 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear brake hoses perishing

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 91,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,135 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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RE53 TUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Grey with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 99,044 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 RE53 TUV, 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 23 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 RE53 TUV registered?

RE53 TUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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