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W166 TTF

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Maroon Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,545 mi
Last recorded57,545 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 TTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 57,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 57,545 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,259 miles

centre exhaust brackets broken but still adequately supported.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,259 miles

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

centre exhaust brackets broken but still adequately supported.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,234 miles

n/s rear tyre has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 18 May 2010 57,883 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 51,883 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 49,152 miles

o/s door mirror glass obscured

n/s/f suspension strut bellows split but not leaking

Fail 18 May 2009 49,152 miles

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

n/s/f suspension strut bellows split but not leaking

o/s door mirror glass obscured

Pass 6 May 2008 48,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,793 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,945 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 43,945 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
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W166 TTF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Maroon with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W166 TTF, 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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W166 TTF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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