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VO51 TWP

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,832 mi
Last recorded139,832 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 TWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 139,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

dried mud covering underside of vehical

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,251 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 119,236 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 112,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,993 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs badly worn rear disc in very poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2011 105,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs badly worn rear disc in very poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2011 105,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,346 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,216 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 72,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,571 miles

rear brake discs rusty,engine management light staying on,rear axle leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 54,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,781 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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VO51 TWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,708 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 VO51 TWP, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO51 TWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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