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AX04 HVV

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,885 mi
Last recorded222,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 222,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 199,777 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 153,610 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 153,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r hand brake reading low

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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AX04 HVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX04 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 HVV registered?

AX04 HVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is AX04 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 HVV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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