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K2 EHP

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 EHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,938 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack arm

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator lens damaged

front pads 4/5mm and discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BAS light on dash

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack arm

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator lens damaged

coolant leak

engine management light on dash

front pads 4/5mm and discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,413 miles

exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

nearside front suspension unit leaking slightly when suspended

Pass 10 May 2012 74,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 69,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,008 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 57,827 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 57,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 82,128 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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K2 EHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K2 EHP, 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.

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What year was K2 EHP registered?

K2 EHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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