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2004 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,020 mi
Last recorded138,020 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6448 W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 138,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 136,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,626 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 133,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 132,656 miles

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

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

no smoke detected

Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 130,007 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,598 miles

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 117,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,875 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Sill covers fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 101,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. unable to access to decide fully on condition due to covers etc. suggest wheel is removed to remove shields etc to fully check condition.

observation only - full engine cover, full engine undershield, full underbody shields, full wheel arch liners front and rear, plastic sill covers all fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 88,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 88,715 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,006 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

no dash lights

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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6448 W is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,222cc diesel 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 6448 W, 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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6448 W is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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