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3 NCK

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,704 mi
Last recorded20,704 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 NCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 20,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 20,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 20,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 20,074 miles

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Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 19,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 18,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,305 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 16,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,417 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 16,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,029 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,970 miles

O/S/Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,810 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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3 NCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 3 NCK, 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 3 NCK registered?

3 NCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is 3 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 NCK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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