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AD53 VRR

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

323,545 mi
Last recorded323,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 323,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 323,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 315,749 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 297,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 281,265 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 264,443 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 264,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 244,107 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 244,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pad warning light on

Pass 27 May 2014 219,337 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 219,335 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 196,194 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre WORN on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 178,280 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 178,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 168,037 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 9 Mar 2010 157,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 136,515 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 128,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 123,425 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 VRR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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