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A9 FNP

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,798 mi
Last recorded118,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 116,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch- strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 116,476 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch- strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch- strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 113,045 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch- within 30cm suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch- strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

handbrake very low effort nsr

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod also bent ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,317 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,814 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE- devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 99,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE- devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,061 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 95,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF INNER WING/CHASSIS BY ANTIROLL BAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,082 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted at the time of the test

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,082 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted at the time of the test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,350 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD

NAIL IN OSF TYRE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,450 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,005 miles

Both centre exhaust mount brackets broken

Nearside rear exhaust heatshiled loose

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,515 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,347 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 32,529 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,924 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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A9 FNP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A9 FNP, 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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A9 FNP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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