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Y229 JUY

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,021 mi
Last recorded165,021 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 JUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 165,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 165,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,295 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 145,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

offside front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Nov 2014 145,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

offside front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,541 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broken off

exhaust heatshield loose on rear touching back box

Fail 9 Sep 2013 134,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cooling fan noisey

exhaust bracket broken off

exhaust heatshield loose on rear touching back box

Pass 31 Aug 2012 127,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 110,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,471 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 91,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 40,018 miles

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

p a s belt in poor condition

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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Y229 JUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y229 JUY, 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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Y229 JUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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