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AC04 FDE

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,659 mi
Last recorded218,659 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 218,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 207,086 miles

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

Slight play in front caliper pins

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 190,658 miles

Front brake calipers have slight play in pins

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 190,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake calipers have slight play in pins

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 177,408 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 177,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Jan 2013 165,043 miles

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

Small cuts in front tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 149,823 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 149,823 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 133,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,548 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 116,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 102,961 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks in rear tyre tread

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks in rear tyre tread

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 95,368 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 94,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear close to the legal limit on the inside edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 73,783 miles

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

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 FDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AC04 FDE, 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 AC04 FDE registered?

AC04 FDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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