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AD53 DVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,559 mi
Last recorded174,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 174,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2016 170,258 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak turbo ? ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 2 Jan 2015 157,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 137,813 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 137,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,332 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,497 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,409 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 DVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVJ, 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 AD53 DVJ registered?

AD53 DVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AD53 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 DVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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