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8735 MG

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,635 mi
Last recorded68,635 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8735 MG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 68,296 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres; edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,026 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 67,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 67,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 67,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2021 64,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 64,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 59,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,151 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,151 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 46,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 41,391 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly inner edge

front pads approximately 70% worn

Pass 7 May 2015 36,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,249 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 20,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,395 miles

cannot see under side of car coverd with plastic covers

i cannot see front brake pads

Pass 4 Oct 2010 14,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,638 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 10,429 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 7,996 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,996 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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8735 MG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,685cc diesel 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 8735 MG, 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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8735 MG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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