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W884 SWP

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW884 SWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 147,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Slight corrosion on outer sill.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 144,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,684 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 138,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 135,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 129,088 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,046 miles

fanbelt noisey

various corrosion under car

Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,909 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 115,024 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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 99,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 88,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,215 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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W884 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W884 SWP, 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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What year was W884 SWP registered?

W884 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W884 SWP safe to buy?

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