MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Advise front brake disc's slightly corroded inner face
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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?
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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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