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Y494 UOV

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Beige Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

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Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 UOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020

Corrosion is evident on nearside rear under-sill around jacking point.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020

Corrosion is evident on nearside rear under-sill around jacking point.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016
Fail 20 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,035 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,431 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 57,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,349 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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Y494 UOV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Beige with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y494 UOV, 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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Y494 UOV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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