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Y259 KHK

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,020 mi
Last recorded64,020 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slight lip

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering outer edge

unable to see rear brake pads

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slight lip

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering outer edge

unable to see rear brake pads

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,478 miles

Diff pinion seal slight weep

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

Unable to check thickness of rear pads as not easily visible

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,295 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front Brake discs corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,604 miles

front brake pads wearing low and discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,056 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,723 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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Y259 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y259 KHK, 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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What year was Y259 KHK registered?

Y259 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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