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W414 SLH

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,271 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 84,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 74,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2016 74,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear diff seal leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,501 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,557 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,746 miles

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)

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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W414 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W414 SLH, 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 W414 SLH registered?

W414 SLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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