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965 ATA

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,226 mi
Last recorded43,226 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration965 ATA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,973 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 35,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,971 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 28,971 miles

coil spring broken o/front broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,808 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,023 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,600 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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965 ATA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 965 ATA, 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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965 ATA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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