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LL04 USP

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,834 mi
Last recorded190,834 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 USP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 190,834 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 190,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 175,303 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 175,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 150,273 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 150,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 127,289 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 126,342 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 126,319 miles

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?

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,738 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,471 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 92,316 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,266 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,065 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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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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