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X398 DDT

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,101 mi
Last recorded244,101 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 DDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 244,101 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 235,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear)both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 225,153 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2014 212,837 miles

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 10 May 2014 212,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 207,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 207,310 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 206,234 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust supported moutings corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 201,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 188,154 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 166,539 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 145,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 145,744 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 119,982 miles

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

rear no. plate starting to fade/distort

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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X398 DDT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X398 DDT, 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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X398 DDT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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