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Y42 WDV

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,011 mi
Last recorded195,011 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 WDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 195,011 miles

Front suspension arms have play

Front disc and pads weak and corroded

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas also sills covered in after market covers

Pass 17 Feb 2018 194,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both and also dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis,sills and floor pan

Pass 15 Feb 2017 186,228 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 186,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Brackets Broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 174,706 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 153,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 153,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust brackets broken, system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Feb 2014 147,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 147,236 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 131,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 137,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 137,003 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 136,437 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 127,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 118,158 miles

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

large plastic undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 112,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 106,101 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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Y42 WDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y42 WDV, 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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Y42 WDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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