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KS02 ZVH

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,281 mi
Last recorded148,281 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 ZVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 148,281 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 148,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 142,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 134,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 125,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 117,061 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 108,113 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,106 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front o/s tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,263 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 65,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,910 miles

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

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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KS02 ZVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS02 ZVH, 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 KS02 ZVH registered?

KS02 ZVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is KS02 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS02 ZVH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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