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411 DWV

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,559 mi
Last recorded154,559 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration411 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 154,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 154,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 147,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 141,108 miles

Brake pad warning on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OSR exhaust silencer heat shield slightly loose

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 135,550 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,270 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,488 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 118,487 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (F/F) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Both Sides. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,150 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f lower arm ball joint boot splitting but still preventing dirt from entering joint

very slight play at front wheels

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,465 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,385 miles

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

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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411 DWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 411 DWV, 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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411 DWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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