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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,300 cc

T742 SRHMOT history

T742 SRH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2024
Mileage
91,455 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 SRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 SRH was last recorded at 91,455 miles on 4 Feb 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,451 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,455 miles
  • 2020 – 91,451 miles
  • 2017 – 91,391 miles
  • 2015 – 91,391 miles
  • 2014 – 89,130 miles
  • 2013 – 83,907 miles
  • 2012 – 77,534 miles
  • 2010 – 66,977 miles
  • 2009 – 59,506 miles
  • 2008 – 53,172 miles
  • 2006 – 45,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,455 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    500817398784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,451 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,451 miles
    Test number
    408428797047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,391 miles
    Test number
    550669455331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,391 miles (+2,261)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,391 miles
    Test number
    951576986529
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n s f jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n s r jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o s r jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded n s f (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded o s f (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o s r upper arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort n s (3.7.B.6a)

  5. Pass89,130 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,130 miles
    Test number
    286848914152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,088 miles (+5,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,088 miles
    Test number
    438812114107
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass83,907 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,907 miles
    Test number
    709865613144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,737 miles (+6,203)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    879776003157
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass77,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    846671222110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    146264951424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass66,977 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    672175550040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,506 miles (+124)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,506 miles
    Test number
    594604119098
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust corroded
    • NoteAdvise plastic covers over sills not allowing full assessment
    • NoteAdvise plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full assessment

  13. Fail59,382 miles (+6,210)5 failures11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    834389309045
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust corroded
    • NoteAdvise plastic covers over sills not allowing full assessment
    • NoteAdvise plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full assessment

  14. Pass53,172 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    582075418093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,520 miles
    Test number
    151289846392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 SRH

Does T742 SRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T742 SRH expired on 3 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T742 SRH?
The MOT on T742 SRH expired on 3 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T742 SRH done?
T742 SRH was recorded at 91,455 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2023, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
Has T742 SRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 SRH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T742 SRH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T742 SRH find?
T742 SRH passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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