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W237 WFG

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Beige Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,979 mi
Last recorded70,979 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,572 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,309 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,301 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,435 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 33,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 21,127 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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W237 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Beige with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 W237 WFG, 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 W237 WFG registered?

W237 WFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W237 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W237 WFG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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