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W499 EJO

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

239,209 mi
Last recorded239,209 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 239,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 235,197 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 231,432 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 224,030 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Pass 9 Aug 2015 223,817 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2014 221,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged, not affecting function.

Nearside rear seat was occupied by child seat at time of test not sllowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2014 221,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged, not affecting function.

Nearside rear seat was occupied by child seat at time of test not sllowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2013 216,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2012 214,258 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 212,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 206,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 198,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 198,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 188,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 175,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 143,464 miles

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

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

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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W499 EJO 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 87.5%.

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 W499 EJO, 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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W499 EJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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