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AF54 AJU

2005 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,698 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,539 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,944 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 95,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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AF54 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF54 AJU, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF54 AJU registered?

AF54 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AF54 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 AJU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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