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T708 SSX

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,230 mi
Last recorded74,230 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,230 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,453 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 71,453 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 65,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,804 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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T708 SSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver 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 T708 SSX, 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 T708 SSX registered?

T708 SSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T708 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T708 SSX 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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