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A5 TBK

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,328 mi
Last recorded104,328 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 104,328 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 104,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,838 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 91,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Main arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking And brake hose wet maybe leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 91,784 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate covered in dirt

Pass 9 Feb 2024 87,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,135 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Mist of oil from gearbox sump pan

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint pressed into hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,875 miles

front suspension lower arms worn

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,014 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,170 miles

rear tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,919 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 25,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,535 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 23,688 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2009 22,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre outer wall on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,819 miles

nsf tyre -damaged no cords

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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A5 TBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 A5 TBK, 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 A5 TBK registered?

A5 TBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is A5 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TBK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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