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E16 CDC

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,151 mi
Last recorded77,151 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,151 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,821 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge 2.5-3.5mm

o/s/r tyre getting low 3.5-4mm

slight binding to o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,641 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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E16 CDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E16 CDC, 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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What year was E16 CDC registered?

E16 CDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is E16 CDC safe to buy?

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