1999 Mercedes-Benz S 430 4.3L Petrol · T51 SOB
1999 Mercedes-Benz S 430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 61,122 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S 430
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T51 SOB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2013
- 61,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T51 SOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz S 430 (T51 SOB) between October 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
T51 SOB Mileage History
- 03/10/2006140,867 mi
- 03/09/2007155,169 mi+14,302 mi
- 05/09/2007155,181 mi+12 mi
- 02/10/2008169,965 mi+14,784 mi
- 16/10/2008170,281 mi+316 mi
- 27/10/2009184,958 mi+14,677 mi
- 27/04/201255,209 mi-129,749 mi
- 27/04/201255,209 mi
- 18/04/201361,122 mi+5,913 mi
- 24/04/201361,122 mi
Average of roughly -12,162 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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