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V578 NKN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,236 mi
Last recorded170,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 170,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 167,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 164,176 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 155,780 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED , ONLY 50% 0F NEARSIDE REPEATER LEDS WORKING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 150,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

neaside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2012 144,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 144,550 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 138,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc's corroded/worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 131,102 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 131,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 123,866 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,614 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 102,780 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)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2006 84,317 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 84,286 miles

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

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

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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V578 NKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V578 NKN, 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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V578 NKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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