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V516 NAM

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,877 mi
Last recorded195,877 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 195,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 178,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 164,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 155,813 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 150,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 150,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 217,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 205,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 197,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 189,496 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 189,473 miles

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

both sides front inner arm bushes perished,exhaust centre clamp split,noise from aux belt area ?

Pass 29 Jan 2008 178,999 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 178,968 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate discoloured.centre exhaust clamp rusted through.drivers side rear tyre very close to limit !!

Pass 19 Jan 2007 165,454 miles

centre-rear exhaust clamp broken.

drivers side front shocker ball joint slight play(lower).

front brake discs worn and lipped. †

passenger side front lower ball joint(hub)slight †play.

passenger side windscreen washer not providing fluid.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 151,611 miles

all tyres worn to 1.6mm

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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V516 NAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V516 NAM, 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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V516 NAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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