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690 HAC

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,059 mi
Last recorded67,059 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration690 HAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,059 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH BEGINNING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH BEGINNING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8 MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7 MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH BEGINNING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH BEGINNING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 58,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 55,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,650 miles

Both front tyres tread getting low

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,488 miles

Both rear tyre tread on limit

Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,039 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2007 14,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 8 May 2007 14,838 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

cut n/s/r tyre side wall

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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690 HAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 690 HAC, 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 690 HAC registered?

690 HAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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The MOT history for 690 HAC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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