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X887 NKN

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,807 mi
Last recorded101,807 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX887 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2012 101,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wear rear disc

wear rear tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2012 101,807 miles

wear rear tyres

wear rear disc

Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,799 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,133 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/f seat belt fluffing on edges

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

o/s wing mirror deteriated

rear tyres wearing in the centre, over inflated ?

Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,661 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 58,180 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,975 miles

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

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

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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X887 NKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X887 NKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X887 NKN registered?

X887 NKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is X887 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X887 NKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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