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WN53 LPO

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,628 mi
Last recorded59,628 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 59,628 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,632 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 57,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Front wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cat breaking up and rattles

Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2016 26,594 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 22,764 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 19,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,358 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 3,606 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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WN53 LPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 WN53 LPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN53 LPO registered?

WN53 LPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is WN53 LPO safe to buy?

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