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AK04 WRF

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,479 mi
Last recorded109,479 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,479 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower jacking point excessively holed and corroded, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area,

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

Offside Front Lower jacking point excessively corroded and holed, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower jacking point excessively holed and corroded, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area,

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

Offside Front Lower jacking point excessively corroded and holed, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,279 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,279 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 107,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 104,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 100,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 96,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front rear ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,149 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Stone chip in screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 87,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Stone chip in screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,789 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust has rattle from cat

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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AK04 WRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK04 WRF, 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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AK04 WRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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