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V581 LBV

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,722 mi
Last recorded183,722 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 183,722 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 171,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s perished & cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 158,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 143,061 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 141,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 141,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 137,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 132,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 126,592 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 126,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 118,387 miles

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

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)

slight oil leak from g/box

Pass 26 Jul 2008 112,739 miles

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

at the time of test body panels fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,933 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 98,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 98,620 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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V581 LBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue 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 V581 LBV, 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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V581 LBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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