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X124 HAN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,390 mi
Last recorded171,390 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX124 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 171,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 171,390 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 165,567 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 162,055 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 160,661 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 158,714 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 158,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 156,928 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 154,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 151,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 149,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 144,764 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 144,752 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 131,854 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 122,488 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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X124 HAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X124 HAN, 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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X124 HAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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