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A13 AEF

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,827 mi
Last recorded153,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 153,827 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 153,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,877 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 147,711 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,128 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 146,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 144,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 144,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 99,230 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi-hoses

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,230 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi-hoses

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,228 miles

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

idle speed unstable but within limits

mil on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,548 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 29,119 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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A13 AEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A13 AEF, 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 A13 AEF registered?

A13 AEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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