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X792 EBD

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,217 mi
Last recorded170,217 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX792 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 170,217 miles

Bonnet strut has weak pivot

Dampness around steering rack gaitors

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Wing mirror indicator not functioning

Pass 30 May 2019 167,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 164,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 162,286 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 162,286 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 158,164 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 157,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 153,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 148,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 May 2014 148,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2013 141,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 136,107 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 26,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 118,100 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 118,100 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2009 109,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 109,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on outer egdes

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,587 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X792 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X792 EBD, 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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X792 EBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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