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401D233

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401D233
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 112,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,688 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking air (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,337 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 98,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 152,653 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 152,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn center joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play center joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 143,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 143,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 85,535 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 85,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,065 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,594 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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401D233 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 401D233, 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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401D233 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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