Mercedes S 430 MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 81 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
81
Model Years
1999 to 2000
Years Covered
2
About the Mercedes S 430
The Mercedes S 430 was MOT tested 81 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1999 to 2000), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 79,402 miles, while the newest (2000) averages 104,625 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes S 430 by Year
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Questions about the Mercedes S 430
Is the Mercedes S 430 reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (1999 to 2000), the Mercedes S 430 averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 81 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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