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V680 ECC

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,612 mi
Last recorded163,612 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 ECC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 163,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 151,866 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 146,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 146,783 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 141,249 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 9 Feb 2015 132,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre tread starting to come away

Pass 21 Feb 2013 128,449 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 128,449 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake wear light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 124,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 118,008 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 118,005 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front wheel barings have slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,206 miles

offside front bearing has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2010 107,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2009 99,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,708 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,183 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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V680 ECC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V680 ECC, 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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V680 ECC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 30 January 2000.

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