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LR02 JYN

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,322 mi
Last recorded45,322 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 JYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,322 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 14 Apr 2015 47,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,350 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,624 miles

N/S/R Lamp slightly cracked.Both front brake discs show signs of wear,O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 22,624 miles

N/S/R Lamp slightly cracked.Both front brake discs show signs of wear,O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,595 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 20,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R Indicator lens slightly cracked

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre has indentations in outer side wall

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 19,273 miles

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

SMALL CRACK IN N/S/R LENS. N/S/R TYRE AMD O/S/R BOTH WORN TO 2MM

Pass 2 May 2007 17,562 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2006 15,480 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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LR02 JYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR02 JYN, 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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LR02 JYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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