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A7 VWP

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,413 mi
Last recorded215,413 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 215,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 195,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 170,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 170,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,842 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,842 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2017 98,081 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2017 98,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 82,719 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,518 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,636 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,075 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,565 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,771 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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A7 VWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A7 VWP, 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 A7 VWP registered?

A7 VWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is A7 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VWP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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