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V597 EGV

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 126,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,154 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,184 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 an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,207 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,170 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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V597 EGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V597 EGV, 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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V597 EGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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