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T11 MWE

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,434 mi
Last recorded153,434 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 153,434 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 153,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel arches corroded

offside front brake backing plate loose

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 135,449 miles

drivers n passeners door glass tinted

Fail 15 Apr 2011 135,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

drivers n passeners door glass tinted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 110,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 101,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 97,290 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 88,188 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 88,188 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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T11 MWE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T11 MWE, 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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T11 MWE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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