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AD04 NLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

230,177 mi
Last recorded230,177 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 230,177 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 230,177 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 226,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 226,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 222,037 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 222,001 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 214,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 214,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 206,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Creeking from ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 206,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Ex mount broken away from pipe by rear axel (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Creeking from ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 202,535 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 202,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 199,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 193,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 188,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 180,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 163,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 144,158 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 144,158 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 127,007 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 127,007 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

SLIGHT BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

SLIGHT STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN ZONE B OK TIME OFF TEST

Pass 12 May 2009 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 96,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,049 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning light staying on

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,514 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,204 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,204 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres punctured

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,174 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD04 NLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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