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P4 JAF

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,046 mi
Last recorded80,046 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 76,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,849 miles

advise both rear tyre wearing close to legal limits on inner edge

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,532 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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P4 JAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P4 JAF, 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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What year was P4 JAF registered?

P4 JAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is P4 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 JAF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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