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KP52 XCC

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,815 mi
Last recorded146,815 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 146,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 144,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 142,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 138,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 135,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 131,916 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 131,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 128,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 122,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,623 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,269 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,528 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,250 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 73,250 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,331 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside rear caliper slider dust covers missing

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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KP52 XCC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP52 XCC, 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 KP52 XCC registered?

KP52 XCC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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