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X781 TGF

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,834 mi
Last recorded87,834 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 87,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR/NSR/OSF. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 87,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR/NSR/OSF. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes very rusty

exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,476 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,923 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,159 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,364 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)

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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X781 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X781 TGF, 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 X781 TGF registered?

X781 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X781 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X781 TGF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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