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Y664 RVY

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,527 mi
Last recorded43,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

near side front tyre perishing - no cords visable

Fail 31 Dec 2013 147,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,965 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,188 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,680 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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Y664 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y664 RVY, 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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What year was Y664 RVY registered?

Y664 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y664 RVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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