MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bay covers
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing down outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing down
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pads look low
large under trays
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?
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Y59 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 Y59 BSL, 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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Y59 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 23 March 2001.
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