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V106 ELA

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 114,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 113,669 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,341 miles

Bonnet shocks weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **Strong Advise** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 104,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 May 2021 104,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 May 2019 95,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2019 95,310 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front tyre wearing offshape inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,397 miles

Nearside Rear hand brakes effort low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,340 miles

water pump area noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,340 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

pads worning light on

water pump area hosey

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,134 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2015 78,049 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer wall****** strong advice 225/60/16 97w dunlop

Fail 9 Dec 2014 72,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer wall****** strong advice 225/60/16 97w dunlop

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 51,387 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,753 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,298 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 46,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,711 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,204 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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V106 ELA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V106 ELA, 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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V106 ELA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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