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LB04 FVY

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,466 mi
Last recorded74,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,466 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 74,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2016 71,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,556 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,377 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,574 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,726 miles

Rear 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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LB04 FVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,980 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 LB04 FVY, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB04 FVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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