2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 203.10 in length and 57.20 in height. Made in Germany, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 122,900 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 23.30 gallon. The engine is 5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO and uses 12 of gasoline in the city and 12 on highways.

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-Class
Trims Available: 4
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $122,900 USD
MPG: 12 City / 19 HWY
Tires: 245/45R18
Tank Size: 23 gallon

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004 Trims

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

Engine: 5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 12 City / 19 HWY

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430

Engine: 4.3L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 7A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 22 - 26 HWY

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500

Engine: 5.0L V8 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 7A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 - 24 HWY

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG

Engine: 5.4L V8 SOHC 24V SUPERCHARGED
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 21 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 04V285000 started on /Date(1086753600000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.

Consequence: IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF IT COMES DOWN WHILE SOMEONE IS REACHING INTO THE TRUNK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall 06V028000 started on /Date(1138856400000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.

Consequence: DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION, THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. PHASE I WAS MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 7,500 OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. PHASE II AND PHASE III IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall 07V263000 started on /Date(1181620800000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.

Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall 08V303000 started on /Date(1215403200000-0400)/.

Summary: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

FAQ

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is lower than $61,450.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class can go 279.6 miles in the city and 442.7 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is its excellent fuel economy. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a 5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO engine and It gets 12/19 mpg city/highway.

Mercedes-Benz All models of 2004

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
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5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
true
5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Mercedes-Benz SLK

$74,250 - $122,900
12 City / 19 HWY
4 Trims
5
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5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

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