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W583 RPO

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,702 mi
Last recorded166,702 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW583 RPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 166,702 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2020 166,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 162,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills + shields fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 158,072 miles

cover sills shields

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 158,071 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres perish

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear jacking points rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills + shields

Fail 12 Jul 2017 152,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres perish

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear jacking points rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills + shields

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,663 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust brackets broken but system still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills and shields fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 143,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

front tyres wearing unevenly and cut and perished in tread

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering rack tierod

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust mount corroded

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 127,523 miles

Both rear tyres close tyre manufacture wear in dicators and worn on inner edges

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 123,251 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 113,941 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 100,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,040 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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W583 RPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W583 RPO, 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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W583 RPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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