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4 YHY

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,400 mi
Last recorded134,400 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 134,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,813 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,187 miles

Brake warning lamp on!

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake warning lamp on!

Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,982 miles

Brake warning lamp on!

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 87,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 82,209 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear by hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,985 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 70,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm 245/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,349 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,884 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,367 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 YHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YHY, 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 4 YHY registered?

4 YHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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