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LE02 VFN

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

169,896 mi
Last recorded169,896 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 169,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 159,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 147,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 139,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,262 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wing under arch at upper air spring mountng (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 130,262 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wing under arch at upper air spring mountng (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 128,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,563 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,563 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 117,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 15 May 2017 117,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 May 2016 114,592 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 111,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 21 May 2014 106,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs lipped and corroding

rear brake pads not visible with wheels on

two exhaust hangers broken on rear of exhaust, system still supported

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,908 miles

front brake discs lipped (worn)

rear brake pads not visible with wheels on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,749 miles

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

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,479 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,601 miles

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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LE02 VFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LE02 VFN, 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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LE02 VFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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