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V508 ANV

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' front ns chiped (8.3.1a)

disks marked light body damaged ns

Fail 15 Oct 2016 96,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid verry poor just works (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' front ns chiped (8.3.1a)

disks marked light body damaged ns

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,382 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,382 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,311 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 87,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 84,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,912 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 77,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 68,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 62,012 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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V508 ANV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V508 ANV, 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 V508 ANV registered?

V508 ANV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V508 ANV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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