2004 Mercedes S-Class 3.2L Diesel · A1 BNE

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 5 November 2025 at 152,443 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This clean record across five consecutive annual tests since 2021 suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and does not suffer from immediate mechanical failure or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally consistent for a vehicle of 22 years age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered 12,361 miles, maintaining a steady interval of roughly 3,000 miles per annual cycle. This low usage indicates the car has likely been used for short trips or kept sparingly, which often helps preserve wear-and-tear components. The lack of significant mileage spikes suggests a predictable level of stress placed on the drivetrain and chassis components. Despite the lack of recorded MOT faults, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of common failure points inherent to an S-Class of this era. Focus should be placed on the complex air suspension system for signs of leaks or sagging, and the condition of rubber suspension bushes on the control arms. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for subframe corrosion and the sills or wheel arches is essential, as the MOT only flags structural rust once it reaches a hazardous threshold. Verify the brake fluid condition and caliper seals to ensure that the low mileage has not led to internal corrosion or seized components.