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T911 NJN

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Maroon Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT911 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 124,774 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 124,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 121,289 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 111,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 99,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 99,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 87,501 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 87,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 78,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 78,594 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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T911 NJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Maroon with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T911 NJN, 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 T911 NJN registered?

T911 NJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T911 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T911 NJN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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