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W917 VEN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

169,284 mi
Last recorded169,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 VEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 169,284 miles

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

Rear oil leak diff prop

Fail 30 Jul 2025 169,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear oil leak diff prop

Pass 12 Jul 2024 165,503 miles

Both steering inner track rod ball joints slight play

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 165,493 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both steering inner track rod ball joints slight play

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 160,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 160,195 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 155,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 154,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 148,638 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 148,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,568 miles

o/s n/s front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,567 miles

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

o/s n/s front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,182 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 140,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,439 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Offside front wiper starting to split

Service light on

Pass 23 Dec 2014 135,915 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 133,468 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 133,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,171 miles

srs light is on vehicle dash

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,741 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 126,806 miles

all tyres cracking,nail in nsr

Pass 7 Nov 2009 124,377 miles

nail/cut in nsr tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2008 123,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 123,063 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 121,116 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 121,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 119,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 118,172 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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W917 VEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W917 VEN, 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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W917 VEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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