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A12 WFW

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,272 mi
Last recorded222,272 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 222,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front bumper damage

Pass 24 Jul 2013 185,784 miles

exhaust system has a broken bracket but exhaust still supported

nearside repeater lens cover damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2013 185,784 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system has a broken bracket but exhaust still supported

nearside repeater lens cover damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2013 155,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 155,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 30,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,781 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 95,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 88,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 62,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,811 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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A12 WFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A12 WFW, 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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A12 WFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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