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AO04 SWY

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,664 mi
Last recorded153,664 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 153,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 136,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,686 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 108,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 102,665 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

emmissions to clean to register

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,602 miles

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

emmissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,889 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

N/S/F tyre wearing slighty on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,557 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,788 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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AO04 SWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO04 SWY, 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 AO04 SWY registered?

AO04 SWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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