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KV02 WYZ

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Maroon Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 WYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 133,210 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 133,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 129,239 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,389 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL BRAKE HOSES FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear Upper & Lower Suspension Arm BUSHES Deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 125,389 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL BRAKE HOSES FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear Upper & Lower Suspension Arm BUSHES Deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 120,311 miles

front tyres low

nearside front shock has a slight leak

rear flex pipes cracking

rear shocks corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,082 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 112,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all road wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 106,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 100,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 89,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,058 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 68,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 56,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 May 2007 36,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 19,696 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 19,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KV02 WYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Maroon with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV02 WYZ, 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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KV02 WYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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