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740 RU

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,620 mi
Last recorded33,620 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration740 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 33,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,804 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 30,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 27,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 24,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,653 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2021 17,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 9,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 3,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 3,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 3,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,190 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 3,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 2,745 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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740 RU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 740 RU, 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 740 RU registered?

740 RU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is 740 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 740 RU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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