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AF04 FYA

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,488 mi
Last recorded188,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2018 188,488 miles

Nearside Front rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

x 2 front upper suspension arm ball joints dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 188,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Sep 2016 184,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 171,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 158,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 149,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Feb 2012 132,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 102,685 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,303 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,163 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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AF04 FYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF04 FYA, 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 AF04 FYA registered?

AF04 FYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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