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AB04 CMB

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,296 mi
Last recorded96,296 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 CMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,296 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still secure.

Play in steering and suspension arm.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still secure.

Play in steering and suspension arm.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 96,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in steering and suspension arm

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,268 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,268 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,400 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2014 60,945 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2013 56,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,200 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,113 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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AB04 CMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AB04 CMB, 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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AB04 CMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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