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FB53 KPJ

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,226 mi
Last recorded152,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 152,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 141,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside repeator lens damage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 141,187 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside repeator lens damage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 125,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 122,925 miles

Advise front brake disc's slightly corroded inner face

Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears across rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 121,278 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to excessive play in tie rod drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears across rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2015 116,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,217 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 114,216 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 109,290 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FB53 KPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FB53 KPJ, 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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FB53 KPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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