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A22 GMM

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,729 mi
Last recorded114,729 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 GMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 114,729 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 114,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch supporting suspension arm wish bone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,858 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 113,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Bracket by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,109 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm , marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 112,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,504 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 110,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,244 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 83,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,636 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,636 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to flex joint corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to flex joint corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 71,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 May 2015 71,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 67,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,980 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 60,980 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 56,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 47,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 29,486 miles

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

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

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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A22 GMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A22 GMM, 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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A22 GMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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