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A13 RGK

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,872 mi
Last recorded171,872 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 171,872 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 163,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 151,561 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 151,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 144,180 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2023 144,175 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2022 130,462 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 130,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,531 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,891 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 101,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ofside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,506 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 89,506 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,080 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavy lip on outer circumfrence pads approx 60% worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,127 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,928 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside front ball joint

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 RGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A13 RGK, 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 RGK registered?

A13 RGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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