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389 DEL

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,497 mi
Last recorded40,497 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration389 DEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,497 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 38,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 33,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 30,450 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,874 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,827 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,089 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,870 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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389 DEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 389 DEL, 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 389 DEL registered?

389 DEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is 389 DEL safe to buy?

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