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SOI 2257

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOI 2257
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,741 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,854 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 78,118 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2017 66,596 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 66,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 59,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,374 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 22,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,821 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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SOI 2257 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 95,390 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 SOI 2257, 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 26 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 SOI 2257 registered?

SOI 2257 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is SOI 2257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOI 2257 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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