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S24 SAU

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Maroon Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 SAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 105,279 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 105,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on one side

front brake disc inside edges in very poor condition (rusty)

o/s/f door mirror discoloured

Fail 7 Jul 2011 104,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on one side

front brake disc inside edges in very poor condition (rusty)

o/s/f door mirror discoloured

Pass 17 Jun 2010 104,092 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 104,059 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs have hair line crackes in

Pass 3 Mar 2008 100,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,738 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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S24 SAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Maroon with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S24 SAU, 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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What year was S24 SAU registered?

S24 SAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S24 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 SAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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