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1 TAU

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

different size tyres front to back

Pass 18 Apr 2025 114,979 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Handbrake has reduced effort

Fail 16 Apr 2025 114,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 Plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Handbrake has reduced effort

Pass 8 Apr 2024 113,204 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres aspect ratio is different to rear tyres aspect ratio

Pass 27 Apr 2023 111,348 miles

Both rear tyres have different aspect ratios to both front tyres

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror glass tinted

Offside number plate light has lens missing

Sound deadening material under bonnet damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2023 111,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror glass slightly dis coloured

Offside number plate light lens missing

Offside parking brake has slightly reduced effort

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,045 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2022 109,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2021 107,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,637 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,774 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,366 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 21,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr position lamp outter light ok & inner light inop

Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,837 miles

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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1 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 1 TAU, 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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1 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for 1 TAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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