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W896 YNK

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,106 mi
Last recorded155,106 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 YNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2011 155,106 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 152,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 144,088 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 1 Sep 2008 132,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 118,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,303 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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W896 YNK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W896 YNK, 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 W896 YNK registered?

W896 YNK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W896 YNK safe to buy?

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