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A11 LGY

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,463 mi
Last recorded136,463 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 133,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint at shock absorber lower end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated & sidewall damage

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside rear seat belt slow retract

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear seat belt slow retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 119,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit is damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear exhaust bracket is broken

steering lock not working

Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,048 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,685 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 78,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 66,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,566 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,020 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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A11 LGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A11 LGY, 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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A11 LGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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