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W522 XJA

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,515 mi
Last recorded125,515 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 XJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 125,515 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 102,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,771 miles

1. In N/S/F and O/S/F, there is more than slight play in the ball joints in lower wishbone. Need urgent attention.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 79,677 miles

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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W522 XJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W522 XJA, 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 W522 XJA registered?

W522 XJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W522 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 XJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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