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AO54 FCY

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,748 mi
Last recorded193,748 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2024 193,748 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension leg corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 182,351 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 182,350 miles

Central Seat belt missing CATCH. (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt THRUST ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 174,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2021 169,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2021 169,578 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2020 162,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2019 152,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2018 141,842 miles

Front n/s and o/s lower joints have slight play..

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

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

Rear and centre brake pipes corroded..

Pass 3 Feb 2017 131,766 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,271 miles

centre and rear brake pipes corroded..

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake pipes corroded..

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,304 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake pipes corroded..

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,339 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)

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

front tyres slightly scrubbed off on inner edges..

Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,722 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/fdoor mirror cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,206 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 33,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AO54 FCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO54 FCY, 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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AO54 FCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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