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X352 PBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,734 mi
Last recorded182,734 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX352 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 182,734 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 182,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 182,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 174,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 174,090 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 157,504 miles

both rear shockers are corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 157,493 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers are corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 151,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 151,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 144,775 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 126,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 126,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,882 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2009 94,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 82,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 70,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,015 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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X352 PBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X352 PBJ, 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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X352 PBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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