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A1 ELP

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,582 mi
Last recorded55,582 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ELP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 55,582 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 53,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,026 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,008 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,581 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,855 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 25 Apr 2012 40,887 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,517 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 27,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,097 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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A1 ELP 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 88.9%.

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 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 A1 ELP, 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 A1 ELP registered?

A1 ELP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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