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AD04 NLU

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,904 mi
Last recorded170,904 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 170,904 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted but system is sealed

Fail 4 Feb 2019 170,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted but system is sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2018 160,903 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 160,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 158,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 154,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 149,298 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 149,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 110,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,844 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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AD04 NLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 NLU, 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 AD04 NLU registered?

AD04 NLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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