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RV03 JXW

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,843 mi
Last recorded219,843 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 JXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 219,843 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 219,843 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 211,099 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 211,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 202,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 193,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 180,616 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside track rod end has slight wear

front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 167,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 152,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 129,400 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2012 103,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,354 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,845 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,070 miles

slight wear in both steering arms

Fail 15 Mar 2010 100,070 miles

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

slight wear in both steering arms

Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,764 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,166 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 58,427 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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RV03 JXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV03 JXW, 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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RV03 JXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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