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7 SSC

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

227,827 mi
Last recorded227,827 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 SSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 227,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 224,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 220,941 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 220,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 217,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 212,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 209,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 203,320 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 203,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 198,511 miles

Both front tyres have heavily worn inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 192,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2016 183,552 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 183,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

nearside front headlight discoloured

noise on steering system

suspension warning light on

Pass 19 May 2015 160,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 160,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 139,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,663 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 116,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,155 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,026 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge (245/40/18 y)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,896 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,832 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,598 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,447 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 SSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSC, 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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7 SSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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