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W226 VCD

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,580 mi
Last recorded103,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear diff leaks oil

Pass 27 Apr 2010 225,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 200,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 164,088 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,007 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 63,296 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 63,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 58,566 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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W226 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W226 VCD, 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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What year was W226 VCD registered?

W226 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W226 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 VCD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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