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X617 VFC

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 104,427 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,235 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 57,310 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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X617 VFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X617 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X617 VFC registered?

X617 VFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X617 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X617 VFC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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