2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · N9 KSN
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2004. Recorded mileage 62,103 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N9 KSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 62,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N9 KSN 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 (N9 KSN) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (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.
N9 KSN Mileage History
- 12/07/202247,453 mi
- 27/06/202351,985 mi+4,532 mi
- 29/07/202456,836 mi+4,851 mi
- 04/08/202562,103 mi+5,267 mi
- 04/08/202562,103 mi
Average of roughly 4,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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