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OY51 SBO

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Gas bi-fuel 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,307 mi
Last recorded141,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 SBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 141,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 130,467 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 130,467 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 117,460 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 117,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,245 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 82,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 73,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 65,423 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 65,423 miles

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

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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OY51 SBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,708 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 OY51 SBO, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY51 SBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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