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N18 HRH

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,429 mi
Last recorded109,429 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,429 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 109,410 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (bare wires exposed) (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (pad sensor wires) (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tail light inoperative

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight cut in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (2.4.A.3)

both front exhaust brackets broken

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,989 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,600 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 880,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,065 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,323 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,191 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 67,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,487 miles

Offside 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.

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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N18 HRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N18 HRH, 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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N18 HRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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