MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,903 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s headlamp washer slight leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s headlamp washer slight leak
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Outer Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front disc shields have one mount corroded through OK AT TEST
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W138 UAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W138 UAY, 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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W138 UAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 28 June 2000.
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