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4 BXH

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,833 mi
Last recorded72,833 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,720 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 62,141 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,128 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 58,128 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,573 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 54,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 51,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 60 16, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted, (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted, (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 47,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,705 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,689 miles

Engine Light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,443 miles

engine management light on

lip on front brake discs

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

offside front head light dim

view to inner brake pads limited

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,965 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,304 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,938 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 26,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,778 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,220 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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4 BXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 4 BXH, 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 4 BXH registered?

4 BXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is 4 BXH safe to buy?

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