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AMC 228

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMC 228
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 92,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 92,292 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 87,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,665 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 83,632 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 2 Dec 2022 78,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,296 miles

oil leak

rear brake linings low

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,095 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,522 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 68,488 miles

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

Engine bay covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,034 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 65,034 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,850 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

upper engine covers fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,470 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied track rod (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint center ball joint to suspension strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied track rod (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,489 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,454 miles

Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,384 miles

child seat fitted nsr seat (not removed for test)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,313 miles

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

child seat fitted nsr seat (not removed for test)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,574 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,094 miles

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

under tray fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,848 miles

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

found residue around brake pipes (all round). Assume it is lubricant from recent service. (no leaks found)

o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,109 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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AMC 228 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AMC 228, 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 AMC 228 registered?

AMC 228 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AMC 228 shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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