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LX02 DLO

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,761 mi
Last recorded120,761 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,761 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,091 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,903 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,049 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,320 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,751 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 69,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 54,322 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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LX02 DLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX02 DLO, 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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What year was LX02 DLO registered?

LX02 DLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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