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LFZ 3826

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 3826
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 96,087 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing classp (5.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 93,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion around o/s and n/s rear jacking points

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,931 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 48,297 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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LFZ 3826 is a 1999 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 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 LFZ 3826, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LFZ 3826 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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