2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · AX04 XAH
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 172,722 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX04 XAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2026
- 172,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX04 XAH 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 (AX04 XAH) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”.
AX04 XAH Mileage History
- 07/10/2022170,480 mi
- 30/09/2023171,377 mi+897 mi
- 03/09/2024171,764 mi+387 mi
- 03/09/2025172,450 mi+686 mi
- 01/09/2026172,722 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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