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RJ53 NMU

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,262 mi
Last recorded130,262 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,397 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 1 Oct 2012 95,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,386 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,876 miles

screw in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,077 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,784 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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RJ53 NMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RJ53 NMU, 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 RJ53 NMU registered?

RJ53 NMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 NMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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