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A14 HUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,735 mi
Last recorded46,735 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 HUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 46,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 45,484 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 45,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,926 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2020 37,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,386 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,587 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,332 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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A14 HUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 A14 HUJ, 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 A14 HUJ registered?

A14 HUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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