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75 RL

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,017 mi
Last recorded70,017 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration75 RL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 70,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 67,005 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 62,801 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 62,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 58,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,016 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jun 2015 45,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,018 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2012 38,147 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,549 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 29,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,272 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 22,399 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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75 RL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 75 RL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 75 RL?

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What year was 75 RL registered?

75 RL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is 75 RL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 75 RL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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