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X975 RJO

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 148,414 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 148,414 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 140,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 10 Dec 2009 130,753 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 130,753 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges 1.9mm

offside rear tyre worn to 1.9mm

Pass 9 Dec 2008 114,456 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp bulb clip poor

Pass 24 Nov 2007 99,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2006 82,985 miles

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

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

S.R.S warning light remains on

Fail 16 Nov 2006 82,985 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

S.R.S warning light remains on

Pass 11 Nov 2005 69,388 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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X975 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X975 RJO, 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 X975 RJO registered?

X975 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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