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A6 SYF

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,504 mi
Last recorded165,504 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 165,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 165,216 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 163,133 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 163,133 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 158,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Object on mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 153,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Object on mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 153,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Object on mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 142,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,538 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 127,538 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,675 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,781 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 162,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 151,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 133,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 114,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 98,346 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,429 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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A6 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A6 SYF, 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 A6 SYF registered?

A6 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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