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A3 UOC

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,826 miles

Full undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,573 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,311 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,691 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,872 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,872 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,106 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 19,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 13,469 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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A3 UOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A3 UOC, 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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A3 UOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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