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AD53 DUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

345,562 mi
Last recorded345,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 345,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 345,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 203,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 203,129 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 193,186 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged with protruding edge

Fail 8 May 2017 192,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged with protruding edge

Offside Rear Suspension ride height lower than the other side

Pass 11 May 2016 157,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 132,203 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 132,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 118,631 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,468 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 105,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,590 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,492 miles

mirror on o/s cracked

o/s/r shock absorber slight leak

front number plate slight damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,155 miles

adv slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,341 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

adv a tracking on all 4 wheels to be checked and adjusted correctly

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,607 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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AD53 DUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD53 DUJ, 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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AD53 DUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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