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W201 NBN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 NBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,046 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front track rod arm has slight play in

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 4 Mar 2017 108,046 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front track rod arm has slight play in

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,927 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 25 May 2012 98,502 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 98,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 88,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 57,174 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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W201 NBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W201 NBN, 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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W201 NBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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