MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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MH02 PFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 MH02 PFD, 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 MH02 PFD registered?
MH02 PFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2002.
Is MH02 PFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for MH02 PFD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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