2004 Mercedes S-Class 3.7L Petrol · LE04 KXP

The most recent test from February 2026 at 95,657 miles confirms a clean pass with no defects recorded, establishing the car’s current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record is notably sparse. A failed test occurred just two days prior at 95,423 miles, yet the failure sheet contains no listed defects. This gap in the data is unusual and prevents a full understanding of what rectification work was carried out immediately before the pass was issued. The mileage history shows a consistent and gentle accumulation pattern, averaging roughly 4,000 to 5,500 miles annually over the last four years. The car covered 5,428 miles between the January 2025 and February 2026 tests, following a jump of 5,621 miles the previous year. This steady, low-mileage use aligns with a vehicle that has seen light duty, though the absence of any advisories across five consecutive tests is remarkably clean for a twenty-two-year-old S-Class. Such a blank history can sometimes indicate a very conscientious owner or, conversely, a lack of thorough testing scrutiny. A buyer must approach this vehicle with a degree of caution due to the complete lack of historical advisories. The MOT record provides no insight into the condition of wear-prone components typical for this model, such as the complex air suspension system, suspension bushes, or brake pipe corrosion. The sudden failure in February 2026 without a listed reason warrants direct questioning of the seller. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on structural corrosion to the underbody and subframes, the functionality of the self-levelling suspension, and the condition of brake lines, as these areas will have no documented service history from the MOT record to rely upon.