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A316 GRE

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA316 GRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 78,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 76,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,834 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,874 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 41,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,088 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mounting brackets broken but system adequately supported

Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,088 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mounting brackets broken but system adequately supported

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,197 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,079 miles

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,966 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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A316 GRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A316 GRE, 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 A316 GRE registered?

A316 GRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is A316 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A316 GRE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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