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GX51 GWP

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,827 mi
Last recorded103,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door mirror geting worn.

Fail 30 May 2017 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foward arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm strut lower ball joint play. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door mirror geting worn.

Offside Front seat plactic cover broken..

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,370 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer edges worn

Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,370 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 69,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,433 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 49,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 49,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 48,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 44,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,219 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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GX51 GWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,708 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 GX51 GWP, 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 25 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 GX51 GWP registered?

GX51 GWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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