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X541 RBW

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,139 mi
Last recorded201,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 201,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s front and both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2017 201,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s front and both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2016 196,899 miles

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

all 4 wheel arches corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 191,048 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 191,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 185,962 miles

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

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

body corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2013 181,953 miles

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

front and rear wings corroded slightly

front numberplate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2012 177,850 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front numberplate cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion on front and rear wings

Fail 27 Jun 2012 177,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front numberplate cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion on front and rear wings

Pass 13 Jul 2011 173,651 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2010 168,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 162,653 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travel long

Fail 16 Jul 2008 156,844 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 156,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 149,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 140,710 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 140,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres wearing away inner edges. †N/S outer sidelight not working. [ not bulb ].

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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X541 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X541 RBW, 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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What year was X541 RBW registered?

X541 RBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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