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262D204

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,262 mi
Last recorded169,262 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration262D204
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 169,262 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 169,262 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 167,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 164,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 161,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 161,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 154,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn

Pass 8 May 2014 148,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 141,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 141,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 132,162 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 115,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,900 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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262D204 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 262D204, 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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262D204 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is 262D204 safe to buy?

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