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SG04 VYH

2004 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,733 mi
Last recorded119,733 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 35072,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 VYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 119,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 115,217 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Door Mirror Glass deteriorated but view to rear not affected

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 113,106 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Door Mirror Glass deteriorated but view to rear not affected

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box not hung on 1x hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 110,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box not hung on 1x hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake requires attention 16% efficiency

Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,488 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 68,057 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,275 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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SG04 VYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG04 VYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG04 VYH registered?

SG04 VYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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