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X618 EVV

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 EVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,584 miles

Nearside rear jacking point corroded

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

Offside front ball joint dust cover repaired with silicone

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is fully supported

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,584 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear jacking point corroded

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is fully supported

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 84,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,216 miles

suspect corrosion to nearside rear outer sill covered by plastic trims unable to access

Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,201 miles

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

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

suspect corrosion to nearside rear outer sill covered by plastic trims unable to access

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,095 miles

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is fully supported

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,617 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 59,053 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 59,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 39,782 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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X618 EVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X618 EVV, 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 X618 EVV registered?

X618 EVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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