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A4 OEP

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,842 mi
Last recorded129,842 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at end are corroded but lots of under tray fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 129,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at end are corroded but lots of under tray fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,967 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 126,203 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 124,785 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,197 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 121,991 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front ride height sensor has a temporary repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,492 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded and rubbing

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

Offside Front Ride height sensor has a temporary repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,137 miles

Nearside front tyre tread is wearing low on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2017 107,779 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking Brake Performance Could be Improved

Fail 26 Aug 2017 107,779 miles

Covers Fitted

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking Brake Performance Could be Improved

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,194 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,003 miles

Covers Fitted

Front Tyre's Deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 94,253 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 88,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Front Brake Shield Insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,947 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 81,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,958 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,255 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 42,255 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) DANGEROUS

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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A4 OEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A4 OEP, 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 A4 OEP registered?

A4 OEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is A4 OEP safe to buy?

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