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888 RKN

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

211,873 mi
Last recorded211,873 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 RKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 211,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 211,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 210,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 207,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 204,742 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 203,378 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 203,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 201,228 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 201,212 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 198,020 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 18 May 2018 198,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 1 Jun 2017 196,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 30 Apr 2016 193,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 183,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 168,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight tyre sidewall damage N/S/F.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 151,570 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 136,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 136,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 117,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 117,864 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,889 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,622 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,231 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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888 RKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 888 RKN, 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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888 RKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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