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AD54 YFL

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,882 mi
Last recorded173,882 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 YFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 173,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 168,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 162,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 153,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 143,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 143,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 132,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,797 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (245/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (245/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 96,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom Ball Joint (lower Rear arm) on hub. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (245/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (245/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 89,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,034 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,978 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 72,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,103 miles

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

O/S/ Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,129 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,802 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,772 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,844 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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AD54 YFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD54 YFL, 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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AD54 YFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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