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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
General Information
- Registration AX04XAL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model S-Class
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 3222cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 280,818 KM
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Diesel injector chuffing
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 273,420 KM
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,814 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
6 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached In hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
7 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,549 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub, Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 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
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction
- Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub, Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 232,660 KM
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (Shock support) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 216,584 KM
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 216,584 KM
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 198,700 KM
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,674 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018 14 Jun 202619 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,460 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017 14 Jun 202620 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,189 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,599 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 14 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,691 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,194 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 14 Jun 202614 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,619 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,154 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2009 14 Jun 20268 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,051 MI
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AX04XAL was registered on 2004-07-23
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