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W40 GES

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,510 mi
Last recorded89,510 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 GES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,510 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 89,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 89,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 83,766 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 83,765 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 76,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 76,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub. ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,781 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,550 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 61,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 51,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,806 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,828 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,490 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 40,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,574 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 37,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 32,763 miles

advise steering geometry check ref o/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise steering geometry check ref o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,101 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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W40 GES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,980 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 W40 GES, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W40 GES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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