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X231 NNK

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,811 mi
Last recorded141,811 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 NNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 88,101 miles

Bonnet struts weak.

Nearside Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Sill/jacking point corroded, behind plastic sill cover/trim.

Fail 18 Feb 2025 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet struts weak.

Nearside Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Sill/jacking point corroded, behind plastic sill cover/trim.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,112 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,928 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer casing deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,353 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,353 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,323 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust stabiliser bar corroded and broken

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,588 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,230 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 56,072 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,235 miles

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

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

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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X231 NNK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X231 NNK, 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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X231 NNK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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