MOT Status
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115,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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) ()
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) ()
Nearside Rear hand brakes effort low
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
water pump area noisy
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
pads worning light on
water pump area hosey
rear registration plate deteriorating
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
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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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