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FA51 XFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Gold Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 93,389 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 93,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear 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 6 Apr 2013 88,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,815 miles

led bulbs fitted to front position lamps.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,595 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

led bulbs fitted to front position lamps.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,995 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,668 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,728 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,326 miles

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

car is fitted with full undertray.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,910 miles

front brake pads worn very low

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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FA51 XFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Gold 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 FA51 XFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA51 XFJ registered?

FA51 XFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is FA51 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XFJ shows 12 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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