MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
323,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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