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X414 DPN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,746 mi
Last recorded72,746 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX414 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,658 miles

245 / 45 / 18 tyres fitted

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 68,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

245 / 45 / 18 tyres fitted

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,841 miles

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

Tyres fitted 245/45/18

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,292 miles

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

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,081 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,081 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 63,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,652 miles

additional position lamps not working at rear

Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,649 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

additional position lamps not working at rear

Fail 1 May 2010 59,904 miles

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

full under body covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2010 59,904 miles

full under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,136 miles

full under body & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,615 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,593 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,133 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low unable to see raer pads fully?

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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X414 DPN 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 X414 DPN, 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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X414 DPN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X414 DPN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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