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V227 OAN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,729 mi
Last recorded60,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,808 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 50,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,034 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 37,034 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 May 2006 29,023 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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V227 OAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V227 OAN, 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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What year was V227 OAN registered?

V227 OAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V227 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V227 OAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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