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PY02 OVZ

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,030 mi
Last recorded123,030 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 OVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2014 114,158 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,725 miles

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

engine fault light on

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 23 Mar 2012 83,725 miles

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

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

engine fault light on

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,216 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 74,216 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,490 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,977 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 56,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,718 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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PY02 OVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PY02 OVZ, 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 PY02 OVZ registered?

PY02 OVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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