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KJ51 SPU

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,398 mi
Last recorded90,398 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,558 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,589 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,023 miles

srs warning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,883 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 85,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,299 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,930 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,028 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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KJ51 SPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KJ51 SPU, 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 KJ51 SPU registered?

KJ51 SPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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