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W282 NAM

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,407 mi
Last recorded171,407 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 171,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 171,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. n/side front (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 170,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 158,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 150,580 miles

2 out of 3 exhaust clamps broken at joints.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mtgs broken.

o/s mirror glass tarnished.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 141,633 miles

o/s mirror glass tarnishing.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 141,632 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s mirror glass tarnishing.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,541 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 131,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 115,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 104,984 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 104,984 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 70,050 miles

1.both rear tyre tread depths getting low.

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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W282 NAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W282 NAM, 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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W282 NAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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