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W886 MBB

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Purple Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,900 mi
Last recorded104,900 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 MBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,393 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 98,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,207 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 90,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 85,581 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 85,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

os rear tyre on limit

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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W886 MBB is a 2000 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 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 95,390 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 W886 MBB, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W886 MBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W886 MBB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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