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557 EFC

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,447 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,084 miles

General surface underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 87,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,218 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,462 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,489 miles

Nearside rear tyre signs off being driven flat

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 421,356 miles

off side front tyre been repaired befor

small stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 65,525 miles

O/s/f wheel bent on inner rim.

Rear tyres getting low.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

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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557 EFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 557 EFC, 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 557 EFC registered?

557 EFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is 557 EFC safe to buy?

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