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Y792 UGW

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,124 miles

n/s/f lower forward suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

s r s warning lamp on

unable to inspect rear brake pads without removing wheels

Fail 31 Aug 2010 108,746 miles

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

headlights have a blue tinge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 108,746 miles

headlights have a blue tinge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,053 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres are on/near legal limit & should be changed

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,207 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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Y792 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,708 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 Y792 UGW, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y792 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y792 UGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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