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Y352 KGW

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Lpg 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,765 mi
Last recorded182,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY352 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 182,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 182,672 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 182,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 175,860 miles

nearside front suspension arm outer bush perishing

oil leak on diff

Fail 6 Sep 2012 175,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front suspension arm outer bush perishing

oil leak on diff

Pass 12 Sep 2011 167,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

four car malfunctions displayed on dashboard

slight leak on differential

Fail 8 Sep 2011 167,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine warning light staying on

nearside steering arm gaiter split

Fail 8 Sep 2011 167,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

leak on rear diff

nearside steering arm gaiter split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 161,585 miles

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

slight crack in nearside repeater

Pass 9 Sep 2009 151,627 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 151,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 137,080 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 137,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front pads close

Pass 23 Aug 2007 124,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 123,995 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 123,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre very close to the legal limit †and has a nail in it

Pass 11 Aug 2006 110,330 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 108,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y352 KGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y352 KGW, 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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Y352 KGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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