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AD54 YHY

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,936 mi
Last recorded112,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 112,936 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack and perish on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 111,181 miles

General underside surface corrosion, suspension and brake pipes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, osf inner just starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,798 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 104,798 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,405 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 99,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 95,917 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,224 miles

rear exhaust box hanger rusted and broken away

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,266 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,848 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,704 miles

OSF NSF NSR OSR tyres begining to perish

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,704 miles

OSF NSF NSR OSR tyres begining to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,061 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 YHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 YHY, 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 AD54 YHY registered?

AD54 YHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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