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FM55 RFN

2006 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 94,073 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,630 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,079 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 89,046 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,854 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,399 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,399 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,208 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 67,208 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,358 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,358 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,614 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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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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FM55 RFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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