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29 TJ

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 TJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,055 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 116,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 116,184 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,998 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,723 miles

Nearside Front shocker ball joint rubber boot split

Offside Front shocker ball joint has slight play

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secured

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower shocker dust gaiter deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower shocker dust gaiter deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf shocker boot split but still not exspsed to dirt and grime

Fail 12 Sep 2013 62,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf shocker boot split but still not exspsed to dirt and grime

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,712 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,322 miles

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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29 TJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 29 TJ, 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 29 TJ registered?

29 TJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is 29 TJ safe to buy?

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