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AF53 ZAF

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 137,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 112,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 94,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 74,174 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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AF53 ZAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF53 ZAF, 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 AF53 ZAF registered?

AF53 ZAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is AF53 ZAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ZAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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