2001 Mercedes S 430 4.3L Petrol · HS51 AEC
2001 Mercedes S 430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 106,871 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S 430
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4266cc
HS51 AEC Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2014
- 106,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HS51 AEC Mileage History
- 02/03/200680,576 mi
- 23/02/200791,004 mi+10,428 mi
- 26/02/200791,058 mi+54 mi
- 04/03/200898,108 mi+7,050 mi
- 28/02/2009101,053 mi+2,945 mi
- 19/03/2010103,038 mi+1,985 mi
- 25/05/2011103,982 mi+944 mi
- 31/10/2012106,075 mi+2,093 mi
- 28/02/2014106,871 mi+796 mi
Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
HS51 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes S 430 (HS51 AEC) between March 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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