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LK02 XJC

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 XJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 141,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 135,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 4 Jan 2018 134,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,286 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 117,281 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,757 miles

oil leak

wear lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,933 miles

o/s/f tyre low

rear tyres on limits

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,229 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,118 miles

exh repaired

wear front disc

wear n/s top ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,489 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,997 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,427 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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LK02 XJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LK02 XJC, 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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LK02 XJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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