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AD53 DVO

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 149,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 147,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 142,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 135,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 135,481 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,878 miles

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

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

service brake light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 127,754 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

service brake light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 121,261 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 121,261 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear low

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,509 miles

o/s/f fog light not working.

rear brake discs scored.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,636 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,885 miles

rear brake discs becoming scored.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 71,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs becoming scored.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,562 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,423 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear drive shaft inner CV boot has a misting of oil

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,623 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 DVO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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