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T299 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Purple Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,294 mi
Last recorded100,294 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,134 miles

near side door mirror glass missing '

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades wearing

rattle in nearside exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2009 88,315 miles

front wiper blades wearing

rattle in nearside exhaust

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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T299 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Purple with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T299 LBC, 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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T299 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T299 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T299 LBC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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