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AR04 AZA

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2022 105,737 miles

all tyres are perished

Fail 23 Jan 2022 105,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all tyres are perished

Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,568 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 105,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 101,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing two (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,440 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust mountings broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,977 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)

brake pedal pulsing indicating abs fault but abs light not illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,852 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,768 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,664 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Shoulder Wear

Off Side Front Tyre Inner Shoulder Wear

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,818 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,236 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,175 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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AR04 AZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AR04 AZA, 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 AR04 AZA registered?

AR04 AZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AR04 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 AZA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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