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Y112 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,429 mi
Last recorded121,429 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,379 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 108,758 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts in n/s/r and o/s/f tyres not down to chords

Fail 6 Sep 2010 108,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts in n/s/r and o/s/f tyres not down to chords

Pass 7 Nov 2009 98,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall, deep but not down to cords

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,944 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,089 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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Y112 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y112 BNV, 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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Y112 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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