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J44 MMP

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,918 mi
Last recorded195,918 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 MMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 195,918 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 May 2012 171,887 miles

all tyres on limits ;strongly advise replacement

offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 172,598 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise attn to washers

Fail 4 May 2011 172,598 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise attn to washers

Pass 15 May 2010 152,820 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 May 2009 132,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2008 112,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 88,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,760 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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J44 MMP is a 1999 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 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 J44 MMP, 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 27 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 J44 MMP registered?

J44 MMP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is J44 MMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 MMP 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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