2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · LG04 WBK
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 168,230 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG04 WBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 168,230 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.
LG04 WBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LG04 WBK) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LG04 WBK Mileage History
- 27/01/202295,851 mi
- 27/01/2023161,870 mi+66,019 mi
- 03/02/2023161,870 mi
- 15/10/2024168,230 mi+6,360 mi
Average of roughly 26,650 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- SBC brake system failureSerious
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