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294D458

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,444 mi
Last recorded92,444 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294D458
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 92,023 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 92,011 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 86,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,291 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,652 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,971 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,665 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,248 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 31,248 miles

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)

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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294D458 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 294D458, 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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294D458 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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