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ICZ 7952

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,966 mi
Last recorded149,966 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 7952
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2018 149,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear differential

rear windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2017 128,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,032 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner edges.

fuel cap seal is deteriorated.

rear diff seals are leaking.

secondary cats are noisey.

wiper blades are split.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner edges.

fuel cap seal is deteriorated.

rear diff seals are leaking.

secondary cats are noisey.

wiper blades are split.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,253 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,305 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,286 miles

diff leaking oil

lights inop on auto function

wiper blades noisey

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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ICZ 7952 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ICZ 7952, 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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ICZ 7952 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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