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V930 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,954 mi
Last recorded251,954 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV930 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 251,954 miles

Offside Front brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside rack end slight play

Rear tyres tread low

handbrake long travel

Pass 9 Dec 2014 148,072 miles

both rear brake pipes are corroded and are in need of attention

corrosion to nearside sill

rear exhaust silencer mount is broken

slight play in both front wb

slight play in front suspension ar ball joint (rear arm)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 148,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear brake pipes are corroded and are in need of attention

corrosion to nearside sill

rear exhaust silencer mount is broken

slight play in both front wb

slight play in front suspension ar ball joint (rear arm)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 148,066 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 146,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 14 Sep 2012 140,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

srs lamp illuminated

suspected fault with air suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2011 137,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 133,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 124,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 119,702 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 22 Oct 2008 119,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 25 Oct 2007 112,682 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 112,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,701 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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V930 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 V930 MGY, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V930 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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