MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
led bulbs fitted to front position lamps.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
led bulbs fitted to front position lamps.
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
car is fitted with full undertray.
front brake pads worn very low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of FA51 XFJ?
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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.
Does FA51 XFJ have outstanding finance?
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