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S40 ORL

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,561 mi
Last recorded70,561 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,894 miles

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

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

n/s parking brake recoreded lowqer effort than o/s but effort was still more than adequate

very slight play found at both ends of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,114 miles

very slight play found at both ends of steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,086 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S40 ORL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 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 S40 ORL, 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 27 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 S40 ORL registered?

S40 ORL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is S40 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 ORL shows 9 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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