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MIW 1391

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Diesel 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 1391
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 147,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 143,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 137,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 137,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 133,433 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 133,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,790 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 108,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a cut inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2012 108,404 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut inner sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2010 104,980 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 98,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 98,146 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

TRACKING .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,148 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 90,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,476 miles

both front tyres very worn

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,445 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 64,291 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 64,291 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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MIW 1391 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MIW 1391, 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 MIW 1391 registered?

MIW 1391 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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The MOT history for MIW 1391 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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