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6 PTT

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

210,750 mi
Last recorded210,750 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 PTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 210,750 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 191,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 184,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 169,208 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked/perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracked/perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 133,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 133,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 133,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear . outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,554 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 125,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,455 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both at extreme ends

Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,055 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,222 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,096 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake pads low

slight pitting to front and reare brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,257 miles

o/s rear view mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,560 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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6 PTT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 6 PTT, 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 6 PTT registered?

6 PTT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is 6 PTT safe to buy?

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