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S18 AAT

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 AAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011
Pass 25 Sep 2010 61,061 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 59,572 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,759 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,499 miles

front brake pads low change them

slight play in right front hub have checked out

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,073 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 46,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 40,878 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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S18 AAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black 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 S18 AAT, 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 S18 AAT registered?

S18 AAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is S18 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 AAT 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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