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747 KMU

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,885 mi
Last recorded78,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration747 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

headlights dim

Fail 22 Apr 2024 63,568 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

headlights dim

Pass 15 May 2023 60,103 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights need polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 60,101 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights need polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,347 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges + slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,647 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2021 50,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 43,146 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,022 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Feb 2015 30,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,370 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,802 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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747 KMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 747 KMU, 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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747 KMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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