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OU02 XOE

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,972 mi
Last recorded132,972 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 XOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,972 miles

under trays fitted and engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 132,972 miles

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

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,587 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 122,582 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,668 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 105,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,672 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,370 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 68,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre inside shoulder showing wear

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,863 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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OU02 XOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU02 XOE, 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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OU02 XOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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