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X752 WJO

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,732 mi
Last recorded142,732 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX752 WJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 142,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 142,734 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

unable to open boot

Fail 24 May 2013 142,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Pass 1 Jul 2011 142,182 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges (raised tread pattern)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2011 142,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both front tyres worn low on edges (raised tread pattern)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 137,736 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 134,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 110,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 97,328 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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X752 WJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 X752 WJO, 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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X752 WJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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