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Y59 BSL

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 BSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 89,800 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bay covers

Pass 2 Jul 2022 78,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,663 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 74,663 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,313 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,786 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,075 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,067 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,463 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,508 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 36,049 miles

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?

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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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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