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TOL 10Y

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,544 mi
Last recorded124,544 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOL 10Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,544 miles

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

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,149 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 120,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,731 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 113,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 108,907 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,770 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 100,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 82,377 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 64,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,102 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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TOL 10Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,708 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 TOL 10Y, 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 25 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 TOL 10Y registered?

TOL 10Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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The MOT history for TOL 10Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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