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V129 EPA

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 147,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 142,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 137,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 135,568 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 135,568 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 134,278 miles

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

all tyres slight cuts on outer wall

Pass 21 May 2011 132,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 128,600 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 126,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 123,860 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play & lift on offside nearside front bottom, rear ball joints

Pass 31 May 2007 120,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 115,315 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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V129 EPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 V129 EPA, 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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V129 EPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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