MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
advanced wear to o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint
headlight beam images poor
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp susbstituted (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken off (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working mirror lamp (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken off (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear exhaust mount
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
SRS waring lamp illuminated.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
SRS waring lamp illuminated.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlamp dip beam dim... advise to rectify
rear brake pads 'look' low but difficult to see with wheels 'on'
service in 900 miles light on dash
small chip in windscreen
advise front brake discs rusting
advise front brake pads wearing low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M44 TOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 M44 TOJ, 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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M44 TOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 26 November 2002.
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