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YL51 LRF

2002 Mercedes-benz S 430

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,959 mi
Last recorded98,959 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S 43095,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 76,171 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,835 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,122 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,292 miles

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

O/S/R RUBBER JACK POINT MISSING

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,650 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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YL51 LRF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,898 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 YL51 LRF, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL51 LRF?

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What year was YL51 LRF registered?

YL51 LRF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is YL51 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 LRF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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