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T255 KCC

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,549 mi
Last recorded115,549 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,549 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2013 115,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,222 miles

all four tyres slight wearing to edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,907 miles

offside mirror glass deteriorated and mirror unit loose

slight noise from power steering

slight play offside front wheel bearing

wipers deteriorated - suggest replace

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,909 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 86,952 miles

all aint roll bar link bush starting too cack

all front lower bush's starting too cack

all tyre low and cacking

broth rear brake flaxbull hose cacking

nearside front bottom ball joint gater split

nearside rear tie bar bush iner starting too cack and split

noies from engine bay

offside rear seat belt not tested becoz baby seat fited

Pass 28 Apr 2007 82,532 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,147 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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T255 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T255 KCC, 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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T255 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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