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V844 SVY

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Maroon Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,310 mi
Last recorded114,310 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2007 114,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 107,444 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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V844 SVY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Maroon with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V844 SVY, 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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What year was V844 SVY registered?

V844 SVY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V844 SVY safe to buy?

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