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AC04 AJO

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,818 mi
Last recorded175,818 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 175,818 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2017 175,785 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2017 175,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat release handle broken off (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak/possible minor power steering leak

park brake only just met requirement 16%

slight binding to rear brake both sides

Pass 12 Apr 2016 173,208 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

hand brake release handle broked

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2016 173,202 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

hand brake release handle broked

offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 167,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 163,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 152,307 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

lift movement in front ball joints

n/s rear tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,957 miles

damp around fuel tank

front brake pads thin

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,148 miles

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

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 13 May 2009 132,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 107,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 85,776 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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AC04 AJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AC04 AJO, 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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AC04 AJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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