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Y419 YBT

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,715 mi
Last recorded157,715 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 157,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 149,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 149,185 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 May 2013 141,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2013 141,526 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 141,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 131,448 miles

Front no plate slight deteriorated

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

Rear brake pipes slight pitted

Pass 19 May 2011 122,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to left hand rear

Rear brake pipes slight surface corroded

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 May 2010 114,130 miles

All brake pipes slight surface pitted attension adviced

Rear brake pads appear low inspection adviced

Slight run out on front discs

Pass 5 May 2009 106,420 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 5 May 2009 106,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 86,868 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 61,580 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 61,580 miles

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

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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Y419 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y419 YBT, 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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Y419 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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