2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · AMC 228
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 92,293 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AMC 228 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 92,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AMC 228 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (AMC 228) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AMC 228 Mileage History
- 07/12/202383,665 mi
- 05/12/202487,931 mi+4,266 mi
- 06/12/202487,934 mi+3 mi
- 26/11/202592,292 mi+4,358 mi
- 27/11/202592,293 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Airmatic suspension collapseSerious
The air springs and compressor degrade with age. Cars sag overnight, ride poorly and the compressor eventually burns out if leaks are ignored.
- SBC brake system failureSerious
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