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EY51 UMR

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 UMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 130,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 121,890 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 121,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 104,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,612 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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EY51 UMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EY51 UMR, 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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What year was EY51 UMR registered?

EY51 UMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EY51 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 UMR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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