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LC52 MVY

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,582 mi
Last recorded161,582 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2011 161,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 152,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 133,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 117,738 miles

tested when wet

Pass 21 Nov 2005 86,659 miles

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

Rear 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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LC52 MVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC52 MVY, 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 LC52 MVY registered?

LC52 MVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is LC52 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 MVY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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