2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · CK54 RXL
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 110,697 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK54 RXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 110,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK54 RXL 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 (CK54 RXL) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
CK54 RXL Mileage History
- 02/11/202189,101 mi
- 14/11/202291,360 mi+2,259 mi
- 24/10/202395,445 mi+4,085 mi
- 18/11/202499,584 mi+4,139 mi
- 11/11/2025110,697 mi+11,113 mi
Average of roughly 5,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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