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A15 DCW

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 139,007 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 139,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 135,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 135,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 135,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,908 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 130,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 119,296 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 119,264 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,996 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 90,985 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,297 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,293 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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A15 DCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A15 DCW, 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 A15 DCW registered?

A15 DCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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