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W559 HCD

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

279,600 mi
Last recorded279,600 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 279,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 279,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 371,203 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

unable to make full inspection of outer sills due to plastic skirting

under trays fitted

welding repair heavily under silled unable to make a full inspetion

Fail 8 Jul 2016 371,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

unable to make full inspection of outer sills due to plastic skirting

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 228,014 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 228,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2014 212,206 miles

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 193,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2012 174,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 150,458 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 150,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 128,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,300 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 104,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,647 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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W559 HCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W559 HCD, 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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W559 HCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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