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T49 OBH

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,004 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,791 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,419 miles

squeak at offside lower ball joint

Fail 4 Aug 2012 42,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

squeak at offside lower ball joint

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,140 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes only just met requirements imbalance (23%)

front wiper starting to tear

Fail 19 Sep 2011 39,049 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper starting to tear

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,712 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 333,570 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,197 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 77,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,318 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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T49 OBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T49 OBH, 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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What year was T49 OBH registered?

T49 OBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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