MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front-rear (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front 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 Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
power steering noisey/graunchy
sills-floors and rear cross beam corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front-rear (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front 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 Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
power steering noisey/graunchy
sills-floors and rear cross beam corroding
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both rear tyres wearing on edges
child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully check seatbelt
parking brake pedal rubber missing
wipers a bit smeary
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both front exhaust mounts and rear brace broken
both rear tyres wearing on edges
child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully check seatbelt
parking brake pedal rubber missing
power steering graunchy
wipers a bit smeary
2 rear exhaust mounts adrift but exhaust still secure
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
power steering graunchy. fluid low?
Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
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LL04 USP is a 2004 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 62.5%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LL04 USP, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LL04 USP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 19 July 2004.
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