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AX04 WZL

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,806 mi
Last recorded142,806 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 WZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 142,806 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 142,806 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 132,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,238 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 123,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2014 123,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,496 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,991 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,200 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 79,150 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,299 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 66,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,602 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,399 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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AX04 WZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX04 WZL, 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 AX04 WZL registered?

AX04 WZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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