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SIL 2836

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,663 mi
Last recorded120,663 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 2836
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2010 120,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 112,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade is splitting

offside rear seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,572 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 68,811 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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SIL 2836 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SIL 2836, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 2836 registered?

SIL 2836 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is SIL 2836 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 2836 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIL 2836 have outstanding finance?

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