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A19 MGD

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,911 mi
Last recorded57,911 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes heavily greased serviceable on test

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak. suspect gearbox.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,442 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,896 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all x4 tyres have slight cracks in main tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,896 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all x4 tyres have slight cracks in main tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 44,691 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,610 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,292 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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A19 MGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A19 MGD, 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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A19 MGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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