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A13 SJD

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,604 mi
Last recorded167,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 167,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 166,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 165,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 164,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 163,660 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 163,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 162,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 159,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 159,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 157,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear jacking point missing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 135,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear jacking mount missing

o/s and n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,471 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 124,470 miles

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

Nearside rear jacking point missing.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 121,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 112,080 miles

All tyre's worn slightly on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,603 miles

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

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

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

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 85,433 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre fouling on inner wheel arch plastic moulding causing the inner sidewall of tyre to become marked

whilst re-testing vehicle it was noted the offside front suspension had been painted

Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,204 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre fouling on inner wheel arch plastic moulding causing the inner sidewall of tyre to become marked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,684 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,684 miles

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

N/S Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,449 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 SJD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SJD, 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 SJD registered?

A13 SJD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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