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B8 OBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,429 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose(s) slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 140,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSR exhaust clamp broken.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 138,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 135,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 127,760 miles

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

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 118,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 118,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

o/s & n/s Rear brake discs worn - soon require replacement.

Pass 9 May 2009 108,827 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 May 2008 100,043 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 99,701 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs ridged and worn

Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 65,629 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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B8 OBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B8 OBJ, 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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B8 OBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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