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MERCEDES S 430

1999 · GREEN · PETROL · 86,483 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-23● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition26 MOT tests · 18 passed

MOT History — 26 tests · 18 passed · 8 failed

PASS24 December 2025
86,483 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))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYBoth front wheel bearing have slight play
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
  • FAILNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASS13 April 2010
51,578 mi
FAIL13 April 2010
51,578 mi
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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 DVLA

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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