2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · MB54 CDB
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 116,834 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MB54 CDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 116,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB54 CDB 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 (MB54 CDB) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MB54 CDB Mileage History
- 28/11/202298,474 mi
- 07/12/2023103,390 mi+4,916 mi
- 31/12/2024109,991 mi+6,601 mi
- 22/12/2025116,197 mi+6,206 mi
- 13/02/2026116,834 mi+637 mi
Average of roughly 5,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MB54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MB54CDB.
MERCEDES-BENZ
ML
HYUNDAI
IX20
AUDI
A4
NISSAN
QASHQAI
CITROEN
BERLINGO 1000 EN-PRISE BLUEHDI
BMW
I3
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLS
PORSCHE
TAYCAN 4X2
VAUXHALL
VIVA
AUDI
A3
HYUNDAI
TUCSON
MG
MG S5 TROPHY EV
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.