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X851 VWR

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,232 mi
Last recorded83,232 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 VWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,232 miles

all 4 tyres just on limit

both rear shockers slightly weeping

front brakes slight juddering

front pads low

Fail 21 Sep 2011 82,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front torque arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,858 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,858 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 23 Sep 2009 67,852 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 67,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,692 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,392 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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X851 VWR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X851 VWR, 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 X851 VWR registered?

X851 VWR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X851 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 VWR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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