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X845 KHB

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

203,685 mi
Last recorded203,685 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX845 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 203,685 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 202,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 200,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 185,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 179,685 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 171,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 168,519 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 168,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slighly worn

offside front shocker slight movement

offside rear tyre slight cut on side wall not through to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2009 145,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 126,039 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 104,735 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 98,813 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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X845 KHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X845 KHB, 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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X845 KHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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