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X692 WCW

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX692 WCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 110,161 miles

sills and underbody covered

Fail 3 Aug 2017 110,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sills and underbody covered

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,799 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,671 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,715 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 93,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,046 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,983 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,724 miles

O/s Lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,883 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,078 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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X692 WCW 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 78.6%.

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 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 X692 WCW, 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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X692 WCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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