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Y537 FBR

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,628 mi
Last recorded194,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 FBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 194,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE A LENS POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 186,866 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion nearside rear outer sill/ floor

Pass 31 Mar 2016 184,663 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 183,475 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 183,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 May 2014 182,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 180,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 178,486 miles

front discs wearing thin

rear discs slightly worn

srs warning lamp on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 178,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs wearing thin

rear discs slightly worn

srs warning lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 166,004 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 155,590 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 148,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008
Pass 10 Feb 2007 114,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 97,294 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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Y537 FBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y537 FBR, 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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Y537 FBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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