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HS52 HAL

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 HAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,257 miles

near side front wheel has slight play

off side front tyre slight perished in tread area

Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 69,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 67,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,049 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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HS52 HAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HS52 HAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS52 HAL registered?

HS52 HAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is HS52 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 HAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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