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AX04 XAL

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

280,818 mi
Last recorded280,818 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 280,818 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 273,420 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 160,814 miles

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 160,814 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 154,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 232,660 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 216,584 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 216,584 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 198,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 122,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,460 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,051 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 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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