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AF04 HGP

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,106 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 52,417 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 52,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,297 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,035 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 HGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 HGP, 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 AF04 HGP registered?

AF04 HGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AF04 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 HGP shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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