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55 NJD

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,730 mi
Last recorded63,730 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 NJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 63,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 63,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 60,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 59,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre nearly to ply

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,402 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 20,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,975 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 15,975 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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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55 NJD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 55 NJD, 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 55 NJD registered?

55 NJD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is 55 NJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 NJD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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