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2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,817 mi
Last recorded44,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 AF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 44,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 44,812 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 44,809 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,801 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 44,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 44,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,731 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 44,723 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,691 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,196 miles

both number plates starting to fade

Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,192 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges and offside front cut on tread

both registration plates starting to fade

offside rear tyre getting close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre's wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,816 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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4 AF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 4 AF, 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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4 AF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is 4 AF safe to buy?

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