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Y195 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,230 mi
Last recorded125,230 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 125,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,039 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 118,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 117,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,491 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,952 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 105,313 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

advice both rear brake hoses starting to crack, advice both front wheel bearings have slight play advice both front tie-bar ball joint gaitors split

Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,313 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice both rear brake hoses starting to crack, advice both front wheel bearings have slight play advice both front tie-bar ball joint gaitors split

Pass 9 Oct 2010 103,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,406 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 84,406 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,590 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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Y195 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y195 VGO, 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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Y195 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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