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Y792 WRP

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,194 mi
Last recorded136,194 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,194 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 3mm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 3mm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,690 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Nov 2016 114,690 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,492 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 100,023 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 100,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,583 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,298 miles

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

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

Rear No. plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Mar 2009 72,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,308 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 56,308 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 47,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,004 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 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y792 WRP, 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 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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