2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · BU54 VCX
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 140,671 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 VCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 140,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 VCX 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 (BU54 VCX) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU54 VCX Mileage History
- 27/01/2023122,703 mi
- 20/01/2024126,646 mi+3,943 mi
- 20/01/2024126,646 mi
- 25/01/2025136,911 mi+10,265 mi
- 12/01/2026140,671 mi+3,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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