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A56 MOT

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

214,412 mi
Last recorded214,412 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA56 MOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 214,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been cleaned/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2026 213,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been cleaned/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 212,212 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 212,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 211,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 211,224 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 211,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS/ESP/SERVICE BRAKE VIST WORKSHOP! (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate not visible (bike rack fitted blocking the view of the rear number plate) (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Mudflap insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold/outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 211,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 200,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 186,219 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 185,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 168,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 166,427 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 153,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 140,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,820 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 109,818 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 109,816 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,383 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,915 miles

front discs badly ridged and worn

nearside front tyre low inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre getting low inner edge bald

offside rear tyre getting low

screw in offside front tyre

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,094 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 67,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,661 miles

Front discs low.

Play in front wheel bearings.

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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A56 MOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A56 MOT, 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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A56 MOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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