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LS53 JVG

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 JVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all disc slightly worn

slight play in rack end

Pass 23 Sep 2008 117,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,883 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,298 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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LS53 JVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 99,044 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 LS53 JVG, 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 23 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 LS53 JVG registered?

LS53 JVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is LS53 JVG safe to buy?

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