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A16 WLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

323,732 mi
Last recorded323,732 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 323,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 317,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 317,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 310,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 306,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear suspension leaning

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

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Feb 2019 306,539 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust Mount/Bracket Broken

Offside Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken

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

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

Rear Suspension Leaning ( Offside Lower )

TPMS Light On

Fail 11 Feb 2019 306,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust Mount/Bracket Broken

Offside Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken

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

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

Rear Suspension Leaning ( Offside Lower )

TPMS Light On

Pass 28 Nov 2017 292,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Collar Cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS Lamp On

Fail 28 Nov 2017 292,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust Collar Cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS Lamp On

Pass 22 Dec 2016 278,578 miles

Both front shock absorbers play lower joint when vehicle in raised position

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 278,578 miles

Both front shock absorbers play lower joint when vehicle in raised position

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 263,436 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 263,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 248,436 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 226,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 200,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 169,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 145,885 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 121,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 1 Sep 2008 90,780 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)

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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A16 WLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 WLJ, 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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A16 WLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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