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266D215

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration266D215
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

washer reservoir cover missing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012
Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 33,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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266D215 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 92,893 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 266D215, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 266D215 registered?

266D215 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is 266D215 safe to buy?

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