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98 CLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,208 mi
Last recorded162,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 162,208 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

Pass 7 Jan 2025 158,502 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 158,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 154,187 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 148,272 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,830 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,969 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,786 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

rear exhaust metal bracket broken

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,207 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,207 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,473 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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98 CLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 98 CLJ, 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 98 CLJ registered?

98 CLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is 98 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 CLJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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