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FC02 GWM

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 GWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 122,092 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 114,606 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 108,041 miles

O/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

N/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 108,041 miles

N/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 76,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,948 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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FC02 GWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,898 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 FC02 GWM, 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 24 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 FC02 GWM registered?

FC02 GWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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