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1806 DD

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,059 mi
Last recorded153,059 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1806 DD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 153,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 147,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 140,484 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 140,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 133,137 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2021 127,393 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp door mirror (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 127,393 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp door mirror (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 118,291 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 117,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,369 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Front n/s o/s flexi corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear n/s o/s flexi coroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Front n/s o/s flexi corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear n/s o/s flexi coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,885 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,800 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

Front Inner n/s and o/s tyres wearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also slight play in arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,013 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,838 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,658 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,337 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,685 miles

engine undertray fitted †rear discs corroded

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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1806 DD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 98,656 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 E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1806 DD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1806 DD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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