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AXZ 2441

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,365 mi
Last recorded150,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 2441
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 150,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 137,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 136,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 128,990 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs wearing thin

metalic noise from offside when the hand brake is applied

sump & under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 128,990 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

metalic noise from offside when the hand brake is applied

sump & under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 127,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 119,588 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 119,479 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,055 miles

O/S Door mirror glass cracked

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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AXZ 2441 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 AXZ 2441, 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 27 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 AXZ 2441 registered?

AXZ 2441 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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