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1 WU

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 WU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,852 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 93,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,863 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,724 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 WU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU, 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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What year was 1 WU registered?

1 WU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is 1 WU safe to buy?

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