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SE02 UMC

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 UMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 159,020 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 158,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 146,498 miles

Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear disc pitted. front ciscs slghtly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 146,463 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear disc pitted. front ciscs slghtly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 132,642 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 132,298 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 113,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 97,859 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 87,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,948 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 57,690 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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SE02 UMC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SE02 UMC, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SE02 UMC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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