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Y324 FBK

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 116,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,998 miles

front ball joint covers split

rear tyre treads close to limit

Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,537 miles

n/s/f ball joint gaitor split

Fail 20 Jul 2009 95,537 miles

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

n/s/f ball joint gaitor split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,484 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 88,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,434 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 81,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,766 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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Y324 FBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y324 FBK, 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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Y324 FBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y324 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y324 FBK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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