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GF53YVL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S 430
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4266cc
General Information
- Registration GF53YVL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model S 430
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4266cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 209,912 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 197,000 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017 24 Jun 20262 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 183,523 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Reason(s) for failure
- nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- rear differential leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 183,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear differential leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 173,285 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,523 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 151,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 137,836 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 128,047 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,761 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2011 24 Jun 202628 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 102,804 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2011 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 102,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,237 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2010 24 Jun 202618 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,407 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2009 24 Jun 202618 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 79,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,487 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008 24 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,821 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2007 24 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 43,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
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GF53YVL was registered on 2003-11-26
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