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W571 VCD

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

173,948 mi
Last recorded173,948 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 173,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor corroded,but outside prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jan 2017 170,691 miles

Nearside Front Floor area corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Rear sill corroded but not prescribed area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2017 170,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Floor area corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Rear sill corroded but not prescribed area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Dec 2014 160,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottom of offside front wing corroded

bottom of rear wheel arches corroded

front and nearside rear jacking points corroded

holed corrosion to nearside front floor pan but just outside of a prescribed area

nearside headlight aim poor

offside rear jacking point holed corrosion but just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2013 156,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs worn

corrosion around all jacking points

corrosion to both rear lower wheel arches

corrosion to offside front wing

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Fail 27 Dec 2013 156,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs worn

corrosion around all jacking points

corrosion to both rear lower wheel arches

corrosion to offside front wing

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Fail 7 Dec 2013 156,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Both rear lower wheel arches corroded

Front and rear jacking points corroded

O/S/f wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 150,182 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer lower wheelarches

front discs worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

n/s rear inner position lamp not working

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed areas

slight play in front steering system

Fail 30 Nov 2012 150,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer lower wheelarches

front discs worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

n/s rear inner position lamp not working

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of prescribed areas

slight play in front steering system

Pass 28 Oct 2011 141,541 miles

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

both ball joint dust covers split

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to rear wheel arches/outer sill

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in both ball joints fronts and wheel bearings

Fail 24 Oct 2011 141,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both ball joint dust covers split

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to rear wheel arches/outer sill

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in both ball joints fronts and wheel bearings

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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W571 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W571 VCD, 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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W571 VCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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