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A23 EYY

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,554 mi
Last recorded95,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 95,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2022 92,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 81,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 74,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 74,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,291 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,627 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,822 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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A23 EYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol 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 A23 EYY, 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 A23 EYY registered?

A23 EYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is A23 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 EYY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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