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LL04 YDX

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,137 mi
Last recorded34,137 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 YDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,137 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 29,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 21,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 17,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 14,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 11,947 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 11,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 9,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,263 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 9,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,298 miles

steele wheel fitted to near side rear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 5,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 3,611 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 YDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 LL04 YDX, 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 YDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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