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W551 NLE

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 NLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 115,136 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 112,627 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 89,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 89,822 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 120,971 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 117,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 95,248 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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W551 NLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W551 NLE, 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

How do I check the history of W551 NLE?

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What year was W551 NLE registered?

W551 NLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W551 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 NLE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W551 NLE have outstanding finance?

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