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W317 LAM

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,928 mi
Last recorded189,928 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 189,928 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 3 Apr 2019 189,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 7 Mar 2018 186,428 miles

Front Exhaust Mounting Brackets snapped

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 186,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust Mounting Brackets snapped

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 178,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides getting low approx 4mm (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint slight lift not under load (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint slight lift not under load (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint slight lift not under load (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,550 miles

Front nearside and offside brake pipes slight corrosion/deterioration

Front nearside and offside steering rack inner joints slight play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn

Offside Rear child seat fitted and not allowing full inspection to adult seat belt

Offside Rear exhaust bracket not attached before silencer

Rear unable to see brake pads to inspect

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,120 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating

Steering rack inner joints have slight free play

Fail 23 Mar 2015 153,652 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 139,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 139,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 139,591 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

NSF tyre wear on outer edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,075 miles

Both rear indicators discolouring

Nearside rear shock absorber weaping oil

Offside front tyre has been run flat, damage to both side walls

Rear number plate has watermarks

Fail 14 Mar 2013 125,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear indicators discolouring

Nearside rear shock absorber weaping oil

Offside front tyre has been run flat, damage to both side walls

Rear number plate has watermarks

Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,869 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,927 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,405 miles

rear number plate condition

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,229 miles

n/s frontdamper dust cover split .

Fail 20 Mar 2006 31,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/ front damper dust cover split .

nail in tyre

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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W317 LAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W317 LAM, 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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W317 LAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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