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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring arm ball joint to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring arm to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint spring link (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint spring link (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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FM55 RFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FM55 RFN, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of FM55 RFN?
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What year was FM55 RFN registered?
FM55 RFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2006.
Is FM55 RFN safe to buy?
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