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Y705 KJO

2001 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,251 mi
Last recorded69,251 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S 43091,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 69,251 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 59,554 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 59,554 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,938 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,122 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 34,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y705 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y705 KJO, 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 Y705 KJO registered?

Y705 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y705 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 KJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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