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W553 RFM

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,612 mi
Last recorded138,612 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 RFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 138,612 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 138,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise 4x4 tracking wearing tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s n/s rear brake hoses deteriorating

regestration plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,320 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on limits

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,849 miles

rear indicator bulbs fading

regestration plates fading

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 26,802 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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W553 RFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W553 RFM, 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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W553 RFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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