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LL02 GXH

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,093 mi
Last recorded155,093 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 GXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,093 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 155,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 154,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 153,037 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 151,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 149,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 134,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 110,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,348 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2007 60,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,858 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 46,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

large under trays

Pass 15 Jul 2005 36,278 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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LL02 GXH is a 2002 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 85.7%.

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 LL02 GXH, 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 LL02 GXH registered?

LL02 GXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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