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7 LH

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,800 mi
Last recorded22,800 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 LH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 22,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 22,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 22,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 22,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 22,156 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 22,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 21,880 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 19,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 19,197 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 12,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,680 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 6,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 4,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 4,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 3,649 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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7 LH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 7 LH, 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 7 LH registered?

7 LH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is 7 LH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 LH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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