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YM04 DAU

2004 Mercedes-benz S 430

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,028 mi
Last recorded101,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S 43084,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 101,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2025 98,564 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 98,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,089 miles

Corrosion starting on mountings by rear suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,604 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,920 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brakes hoses to callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 87,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,768 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear door mirror (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

offside rear tyre worn on the outside

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread.cords not exposed

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 50,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,785 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,576 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 38,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 31,953 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,801 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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YM04 DAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,980 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 YM04 DAU, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM04 DAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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