CarVerify

Free Car Check

V99 CBM

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,234 mi
Last recorded89,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 CBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,234 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing & general corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges slightly low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipe + front to rear brake pipe above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

under tray & undersides fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2024 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing & general corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges slightly low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipe + front to rear brake pipe above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

under tray & undersides fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 86,972 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 86,909 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both beam patterns weak

os mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,979 miles

windscreen cracked no in view of road

Fail 23 Jun 2021 81,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

windscreen cracked no in view of road

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,981 miles

front discs marked

nsf tyre on limit on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,512 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rusty

n/s/r secondary side light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,503 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rusty

n/s/r secondary side light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,155 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,810 miles

windscreen cracked as per s/note brake pads low center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,193 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,236 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,798 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,432 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 13,841 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
Full Mercedes-benz S 430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V99 CBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V99 CBM, 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

How do I check the history of V99 CBM?

You can check the full history of V99 CBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V99 CBM registered?

V99 CBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V99 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V99 CBM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V99 CBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V99 CBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.