MOT Status
ValidMileage
280,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Diesel injector chuffing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached In hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub, Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub, Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (Shock support) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX04 XAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 AX04 XAL, 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 XAL registered?
AX04 XAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 July 2004.
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