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BK04 FKB

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Grey Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (lower arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (lower arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 275,016 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 270,108 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake pad wear.

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

Fail 22 May 2015 270,108 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake pad wear.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 269,711 miles

Front brake pad and disk wear.

N/s rear tyre - wear on inner edge.

Rear brake pad wear.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 269,686 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake pad and disk wear.

N/s rear tyre - wear on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pad wear.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 239,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 209,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 187,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 174,578 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 162,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 147,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 124,113 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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BK04 FKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Grey with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,980 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 BK04 FKB, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK04 FKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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