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AB02 JTB

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 JTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,994 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,577 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,075 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,075 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower strut joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,256 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear arm outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,248 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,119 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,320 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,284 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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AB02 JTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AB02 JTB, 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 AB02 JTB registered?

AB02 JTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is AB02 JTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB02 JTB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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