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RPH 6R

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,482 mi
Last recorded8,482 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPH 6R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,257 miles

slight play in f suspension bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,375 miles

nearside font tyre near limit on outer edge

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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RPH 6R is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 95,390 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 RPH 6R, 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 26 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 RPH 6R registered?

RPH 6R is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is RPH 6R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPH 6R shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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