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S999 JPR

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,405 mi
Last recorded119,405 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 JPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 119,405 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 114,330 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 114,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wiper blade splitting

parking brake close to maximum travel

with ignition off both front side light bulbs dim

Pass 4 Aug 2007 101,664 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 101,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 74,346 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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S999 JPR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S999 JPR, 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 S999 JPR registered?

S999 JPR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S999 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 JPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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