2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · LS54 TOV
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 156,074 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS54 TOV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 156,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS54 TOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LS54 TOV) between November 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS54 TOV Mileage History
- 22/11/200730,414 mi
- 23/11/200730,414 mi
- 20/11/200844,150 mi+13,736 mi
- 02/11/200953,950 mi+9,800 mi
- 02/11/200953,950 mi
- 19/11/201062,490 mi+8,540 mi
- 21/11/201169,719 mi+7,229 mi
- 04/12/201276,365 mi+6,646 mi
- 02/12/201380,447 mi+4,082 mi
- 11/12/201485,328 mi+4,881 mi
- 11/12/201485,328 mi
- 10/12/201595,272 mi+9,944 mi
- 12/12/2016105,420 mi+10,148 mi
- 11/12/2017115,309 mi+9,889 mi
- 11/12/2017115,309 mi
- 10/12/2018122,712 mi+7,403 mi
- 12/12/2018122,715 mi+3 mi
- 13/12/2019129,126 mi+6,411 mi
- 15/12/2020133,271 mi+4,145 mi
- 14/12/2021136,768 mi+3,497 mi
- 12/12/2022142,217 mi+5,449 mi
- 12/12/2022142,217 mi
- 13/12/2023146,340 mi+4,123 mi
- 14/12/2023146,340 mi
- 10/12/2024150,714 mi+4,374 mi
- 11/12/2024150,716 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/2025155,723 mi+5,007 mi
- 19/01/2026156,074 mi+351 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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