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W114 AVV

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW114 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,292 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 78,283 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,626 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock corroded (Both )

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front CANNOT INSPECT BRAKE PIPES...THESE ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC SHEETINGS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 64,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,484 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,841 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
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W114 AVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W114 AVV, 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 W114 AVV registered?

W114 AVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W114 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W114 AVV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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