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C6 LSA

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,415 mi
Last recorded158,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 LSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,415 miles

Both rear exhaust brackets broken

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring cup corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 158,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point area (5.2.6)

Both rear exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jan 2016 155,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2015 147,396 miles

both centre exhaust brackets broken

Fail 23 Jan 2015 147,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both centre exhaust brackets broken

Pass 9 Jan 2014 139,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 124,654 miles

engine undertray was loose

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

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

all tyres wear flat

o/s front exhaust pipe mount broken/corroded

various body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2010 118,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 112,485 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle tested with a temporary type wheel with the same size tyre ,fitted to the n/s/f

Pass 1 Sep 2008 104,251 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 104,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,066 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,664 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 71,964 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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C6 LSA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C6 LSA, 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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C6 LSA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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