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X201 SDN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 SDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside body sills[next to jacking pads] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [marked with yellow chalk]opposite side to failure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body [back of wheel arch] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

body trims fitted so full inspection of body sills not possible]

Pass 30 Nov 2022

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside[wheel arches] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills[plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded but not excessive

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear nearside and offside body sills have corrosion but not excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2021 118,856 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,348 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 112,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,177 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 103,177 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,587 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back, above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,454 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 85,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,761 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 79,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,152 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,847 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 72,843 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,485 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 62,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,001 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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X201 SDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X201 SDN, 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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X201 SDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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