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48 JDM

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

183,176 mi
Last recorded183,176 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 JDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 183,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 183,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 178,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 178,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 175,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 170,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 170,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 154,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 139,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (joint) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,539 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 118,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,980 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,250 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,064 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,105 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,416 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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48 JDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 48 JDM, 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 48 JDM registered?

48 JDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is 48 JDM safe to buy?

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