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V721 EPN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 130,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,761 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 124,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 118,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 110,000 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 100,141 miles

offside front tyre tracking

wiper marks to screen

Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,058 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,058 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 90,019 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,013 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 81,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 71,660 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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V721 EPN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V721 EPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V721 EPN registered?

V721 EPN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V721 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 EPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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