2001 Mercedes S 430 4.3L Petrol · B17 MSC
2001 Mercedes S 430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 86,437 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S 430
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,437 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
B17 MSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 86,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B17 MSC Mileage History
- 12/07/202485,093 mi
- 12/07/202485,093 mi
- 16/07/202586,317 mi+1,224 mi
- 18/07/202586,317 mi
- 04/02/202686,437 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B17 MSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes S 430 (B17 MSC) between July 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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