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W544 UAN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,133 mi
Last recorded114,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,133 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,133 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front mirror glass loose

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre scrubbing

Fail 18 Feb 2013 97,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

n/s/front tyre scrubbing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,345 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,304 miles

off side exhaust rattle

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,304 miles

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

off side exhaust rattle

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 80,979 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,450 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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W544 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W544 UAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W544 UAN registered?

W544 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W544 UAN safe to buy?

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