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L11 NRT

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 NRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 114,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 114,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,538 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,159 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,227 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 103,227 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 103,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 102,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 102,161 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,859 miles

creak from n.s.f suspension.

front discs and pads worn.

rear brake discs worn.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 98,789 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,156 miles

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 27 May 2005 86,748 miles

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

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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L11 NRT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L11 NRT, 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 L11 NRT registered?

L11 NRT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for L11 NRT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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