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A19 BCW

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of vehicle by rear sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 87,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of vehicle by rear sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 85,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,118 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,293 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 79,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,949 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,343 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel becoming tight to turn.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,389 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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A19 BCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A19 BCW, 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 A19 BCW registered?

A19 BCW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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