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FL04 YFX

2004 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,505 mi
Last recorded145,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class92,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 YFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 145,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 145,448 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 132,208 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 31 May 2022 130,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 129,133 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,546 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 125,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold. 245/45r18 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 123,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 117,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play felt on steering shake test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play felt on steering shake test ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,940 miles

Nearside Front sidewall scuffed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,267 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,855 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 71,643 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,115 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,572 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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FL04 YFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL04 YFX, 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 FL04 YFX registered?

FL04 YFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FL04 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 YFX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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