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AP04 VKA

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,520 mi
Last recorded195,520 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 195,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 166,586 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 162,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Central Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (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)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 147,181 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 67,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,750 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,716 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,249 miles

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

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

stone damage screen

wear both front discs

Pass 22 May 2008 46,287 miles

2 washer jets poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stone chips screen

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,946 miles

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

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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AP04 VKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP04 VKA, 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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AP04 VKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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