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GBV788FCF

MERCEDES S 430

1999 · GREEN · PETROL · 86,483 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-23

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MOT History — 26 tests · 18 passed · 8 failed

PASS24 December 2025
86,483 mi
PASS18 December 2024
86,183 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL18 December 2024
86,183 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • PRSNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • PRSOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASS18 December 2023
82,887 mi
PASS1 December 2022
77,870 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL1 December 2022
77,870 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • PRSNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • PRSOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASS12 February 2021
73,004 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYMinor corrosion to body/wheel arches
PASS9 July 2019
71,572 mi
  • ADVISORYRear offside tyre is worn to wear markers and worn on edges
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYMinor corrosion to body/wheel arches
FAIL27 June 2019
71,571 mi
  • ADVISORYRear offside tyre is worn to wear markers and worn on edges
  • ADVISORYFront jacking joints are heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYMinor corrosion to body/wheel arches
FAIL1 May 2019
71,550 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYAll wheel arches corroded.
PASS3 May 2018
70,282 mi
  • ADVISORYBoth front wheel bearing have slight play
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL2 May 2018
70,282 mi
PASS3 May 2017
69,350 mi
  • ADVISORYO/S catalytic converter is loose inside.
  • ADVISORYSlight rear brake pipe corrosion.
  • ADVISORYBoth front suspension air bag dust covers are split and deteriorated.
  • ADVISORYO/S/F steering arm/drumstick has slight play.
  • ADVISORYBoth front tyres are worn on outer edges, advise four wheel alignment.
  • ADVISORYN/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall, deep but not enough to reach cords.
  • ADVISORYO/S/R tyre low on tread 2mm
PASS12 April 2016
67,525 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front tyre worn to second layer of rubber 225/60w16
PASS15 April 2015
65,324 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASS9 April 2014
62,943 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL9 April 2014
62,943 mi
  • FAILRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS11 April 2013
59,740 mi
PASS4 April 2012
56,936 mi
PASS12 April 2011
53,276 mi
FAIL11 April 2011
53,270 mi
PASS13 April 2010
51,578 mi
FAIL13 April 2010
51,578 mi
PASS30 December 2008
49,773 mi
PASS22 November 2007
45,489 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS22 November 2006
42,830 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MERCEDES
Model
S 430
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
4,266 cc
Year
1999
First registered
1999-09
Tax due
2024-07-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-23
Recorded mileage
86,483 mi

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