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AD53 VRF

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,194 mi
Last recorded155,194 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 155,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 155,181 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f wishbone rear bush has play

Fail 17 Sep 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f wishbone rear bush has play

Pass 16 Aug 2017 151,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 151,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 149,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 146,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 143,555 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 143,555 miles

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

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 140,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 136,288 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 136,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,341 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 107,138 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,525 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 91,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,675 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 69,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

AD53 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is AD53 VRF safe to buy?

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