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X301 DBN

2000 Mercedes-benz S 430

Gold Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz S 43095,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 DBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,605 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,228 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,760 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,646 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,031 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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X301 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Gold with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X301 DBN, 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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What year was X301 DBN registered?

X301 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X301 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X301 DBN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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