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X745 HGH

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,063 mi
Last recorded106,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX745 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,166 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear number plate poor

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,215 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2009 92,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,041 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 61,859 miles

both front lower arms front bushes starting to split

catalysts internals rattling

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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X745 HGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X745 HGH, 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 X745 HGH registered?

X745 HGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X745 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X745 HGH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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