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A1 BNE

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,443 mi
Last recorded152,443 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 152,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 150,362 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 147,162 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 143,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 135,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 130,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 119,367 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 115,863 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (not excessively).

O/s front wheelbearing has slight play.

Pass 13 May 2013 112,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 108,051 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 107,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,849 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 95,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 68,627 miles

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 18 Jun 2008 56,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,183 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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A1 BNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A1 BNE, 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

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What year was A1 BNE registered?

A1 BNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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The MOT history for A1 BNE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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