2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L Petrol · RL53 WMM
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 148,561 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL53 WMM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 148,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 WMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (RL53 WMM) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RL53 WMM Mileage History
- 17/11/2021148,145 mi
- 27/03/2026148,561 mi+416 mi
Average of roughly 96 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Biodegradable wiring harness insulationSerious
Mercedes used a soy-based wiring insulation that degrades over time, exposing bare wires and causing short circuits, random warning lights and potential fire risk. Engine bay harnesses are worst affected.
- Airmatic suspension collapseSerious
The air springs and compressor degrade with age. Cars sag overnight, ride poorly and the compressor eventually burns out if leaks are ignored.
- SBC brake system failureSerious
The Sensotronic Brake Control unit can reach its cycle limit or fail, bringing brake warnings and a hard pedal. Replacement units are expensive and the system is complex.
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