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AD04 NLE

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,899 mi
Last recorded141,899 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 NLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,899 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 125,233 miles

Offside Front worn close to legal limit

under trays ,sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 125,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front worn close to legal limit

Offside Front worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear worn close to legal limit

under trays ,sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 150,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 198,169 miles

rear exhaust has mounting broken but is secure

Fail 23 Nov 2015 198,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn out on edges

rear exhaust has mounting broken but is secure

Pass 18 Oct 2014 182,269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 164,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 164,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 145,064 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 145,064 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 128,547 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 128,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 110,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,074 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm n/s/r 2.5mm †front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AD04 NLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD04 NLE, 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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AD04 NLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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