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S4 EOL

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,604 mi
Last recorded147,604 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 147,604 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner wall

o/s/f tyre scrubbimg on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 139,381 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2010 139,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2010 135,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 135,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 133,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 127,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 118,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 115,837 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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S4 EOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S4 EOL, 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 S4 EOL registered?

S4 EOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is S4 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 EOL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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