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A3 AHO

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,194 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front and rear wings are corroding offside front worst though but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

offside rear inner and outer sill is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 21 Jan 2011 99,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front and rear wings are corroding offside front worst though but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

offside rear inner and outer sill is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,211 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 97,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,495 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,728 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 79,850 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 79,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A3 AHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A3 AHO, 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 A3 AHO registered?

A3 AHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is A3 AHO safe to buy?

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