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V965 FWB

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,924 mi
Last recorded65,924 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,924 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 63,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,904 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 62,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,156 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,666 miles

nsf lower ball joint boot split

Fail 14 Dec 2005 53,666 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to fully inspect nsr seat belt,child seat fitted

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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V965 FWB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V965 FWB, 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 V965 FWB registered?

V965 FWB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V965 FWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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