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Y98 EBA

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Gold Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,838 mi
Last recorded97,838 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,838 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

tyre wall cracking on r/n/s

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,993 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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Y98 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Gold with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y98 EBA, 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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What year was Y98 EBA registered?

Y98 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y98 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 EBA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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