MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt alloy (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system
nearside front brake pipe greased
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system
nearside front brake pipe greased
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside / offside rear exhaust mount in poor condtion
nearside front brake pipes greesed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
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W139 EES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 W139 EES, 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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W139 EES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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