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T855 RCB

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Purple Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,467 mi
Last recorded103,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT855 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,582 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,031 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 85,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 79,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,974 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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T855 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Purple with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T855 RCB, 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 T855 RCB registered?

T855 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T855 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T855 RCB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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