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491 ONU

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration491 ONU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 87,383 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAY FITTED VIEWING IS RESTRICTED

Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,177 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED VIEWING IS RESTRICTED

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 67,219 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,085 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,620 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

covers + shields fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2022 48,620 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,844 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,887 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,108 miles

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))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,093 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tie bar joint boot split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,037 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,895 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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491 ONU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 491 ONU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 491 ONU registered?

491 ONU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is 491 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 491 ONU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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