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X554 RFF

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,367 mi
Last recorded160,367 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 RFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 160,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 160,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 159,680 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers/ undertray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 158,863 miles

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 157,866 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 155,309 miles

undertay /sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 951,710 miles

brakes pass on lock up

Fail 11 Dec 2017 951,710 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes pass on lock up

Pass 26 Nov 2016 143,724 miles

Central exhaust mount at gearbox poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 143,724 miles

Central exhaust mount at gearbox poor

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,815 miles

rear sill sections soft

slight play in steering arms

Pass 8 Oct 2014 131,615 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 122,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounts at rear deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 122,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounts at rear deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,068 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,613 miles

stone chip in windscreen zone a not above 10mm

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,194 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/front jacking cover missing

unable to check all fuel and brake pipes due to under vehicle covers

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,406 miles

Screw in N/S/R Tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2005 31,715 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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X554 RFF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X554 RFF, 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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X554 RFF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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