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SP54 HDC

2005 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

278,302 mi
Last recorded278,302 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 278,302 miles

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

Rear arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear arches corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 274,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 265,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2011 244,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 131,059 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass misted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 124,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside rear suspension felt at wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2008 115,235 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 115,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SP54 HDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP54 HDC, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP54 HDC registered?

SP54 HDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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