MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,515 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
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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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