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A1 JTS

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,820 mi
Last recorded135,820 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 135,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,254 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 133,243 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 131,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,916 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,242 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 114,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 107,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of the nearside pipe (bracket broken) (7.1.2)

front brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,762 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems perished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,928 miles

both front seat belts slightly fluffing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,840 miles

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

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

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

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 JTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JTS, 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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What year was A1 JTS registered?

A1 JTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is A1 JTS safe to buy?

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