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T653 JJR

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 JJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 86,799 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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T653 JJR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T653 JJR, 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 T653 JJR registered?

T653 JJR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T653 JJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T653 JJR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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