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Y291 LAT

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Maroon Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,473 mi
Last recorded149,473 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 LAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 149,473 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted limiting view of some components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 149,654 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 148,995 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer case rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective rusted off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 148,719 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various chassis / suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 148,719 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Various chassis / suspension corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 147,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,794 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 142,778 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 141,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 141,613 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 140,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 140,093 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 138,462 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 133,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 132,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 117,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 117,711 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 102,708 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 102,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2007 84,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 68,197 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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Y291 LAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Maroon with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y291 LAT, 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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Y291 LAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y291 LAT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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