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X829 FBD

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,755 mi
Last recorded147,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 147,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 142,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 138,107 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil leak from front of vehicle not able to see location as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both mounts broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded at joints with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 135,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 135,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst units corroded (7.1.2)

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2017 131,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure and aim too high (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst units corroded (7.1.2)

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2016 128,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 125,173 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 125,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 101,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,508 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,414 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 87,366 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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X829 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X829 FBD, 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 X829 FBD registered?

X829 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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