CarVerify

Free Car Check

W127 SGA

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Grey Petrol 4266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,276 mi
Last recorded165,276 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationW127 SGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGrey
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

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 165,276 miles

Crack in passenger side door window.

Middle exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight damage to offside rear wheel arch.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 165,276 miles

Crack in passenger side door window.

Middle exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight damage to offside rear wheel arch.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 157,656 miles

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

front and rear suspension units heavily corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Jul 2012 157,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front and rear suspension units heavily corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 150,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 150,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 140,944 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

hand brake not working to well on nearside rear

offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2009 130,059 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 129,939 miles

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

fuel cap seal poor

Fail 23 Jul 2009 129,495 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 29 Jul 2008 118,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 105,273 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 105,085 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,941 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 88,538 miles

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

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

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

W127 SGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Grey with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W127 SGA, 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 W127 SGA?

You can check the full history of W127 SGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W127 SGA registered?

W127 SGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 21 August 2000.

Is W127 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W127 SGA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W127 SGA 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 W127 SGA. 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.