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V521 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

257,007 mi
Last recorded257,007 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2011 257,007 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 246,865 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Sep 2010 229,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 219,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 214,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 203,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 193,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 148,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 109,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 106,541 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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V521 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 V521 ERD, 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 27 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 V521 ERD registered?

V521 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V521 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 ERD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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