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A24 EKP

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,692 mi
Last recorded144,692 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 EKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 144,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 142,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 142,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 133,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 131,573 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 127,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 127,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive floor pan area. Cover needs to be removed for further inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 127,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

headloamps discoloured

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,923 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 122,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

headlamps discoloured

poor beam patterns

undertray fiited

Fail 13 Jul 2017 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

headlamps discoloured

poor beam patterns

undertray fiited

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,268 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 116,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 112,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,134 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 106,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,061 miles

All 4 tyres reading 3mm

Front and Rear disc rusty

Offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Rear brake hose cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,934 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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A24 EKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 A24 EKP, 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 A24 EKP registered?

A24 EKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is A24 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 EKP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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