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W707 VTT

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,280 mi
Last recorded126,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 VTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 126,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 126,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 114,719 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn inner edges

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear brake hoses perished

centre exhaust bracket broke

front and rear brake pads low

nsr inner cv boot split

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 109,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn inner edges

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear brake hoses perished

centre exhaust bracket broke

front and rear brake pads low

nsr inner cv boot split

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 92,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 82,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 69,610 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 65,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,950 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

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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W707 VTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W707 VTT, 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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W707 VTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W707 VTT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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