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W372 PTS

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,967 mi
Last recorded192,967 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW372 PTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 192,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 188,571 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 188,571 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 188,518 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement to o/s rack end

Pass 31 Jan 2008 176,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 165,097 miles

inner rear side light not working

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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W372 PTS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W372 PTS, 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 W372 PTS registered?

W372 PTS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W372 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W372 PTS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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