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R111 RCL

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,556 mi
Last recorded51,556 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 RCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 51,556 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 51,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 51,335 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,255 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,029 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 50,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber lower joint in lower suspension arm has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,348 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tie rod arms have slight play at rack fixing both front

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

unable to carry out full inspection to underneath due to undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 47,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 40,533 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 35,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,903 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 129,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,903 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 29,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,382 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 23,381 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 9 Jan 2008 20,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 13,605 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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R111 RCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R111 RCL, 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 R111 RCL registered?

R111 RCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is R111 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 RCL shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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