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T143 XAP

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,700 mi
Last recorded220,700 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 220,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 213,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 206,138 miles

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 198,955 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 198,955 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 193,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 186,001 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 186,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 176,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 165,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 165,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

noise from n/s/r brake/hub when rotated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 157,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 145,540 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 145,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 136,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 136,329 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 May 2005 112,806 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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T143 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T143 XAP, 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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T143 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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