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W363 RRU

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW363 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,140 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Rear exhaust hangers broken

Rear exhaust heatshield broken

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust system rattle

Fail 27 Oct 2017 110,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Rear exhaust heatshields broken

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,616 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,589 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,575 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,015 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 26 Jan 2012 70,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front discs poor condision

nearside front tyre worn on both edge

offsied front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,064 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front discs poor condision

nearside front tyre worn on both edge

offsied front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,098 miles

Nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,471 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,807 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

offside mirror diss coloured

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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W363 RRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver 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 W363 RRU, 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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W363 RRU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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