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AE54 VHG

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,228 mi
Last recorded152,228 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 152,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 142,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,682 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)

inside edges of both front tyres getting low

Fail 18 Aug 2016 125,657 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)

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)

inside edges of both front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,676 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,112 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge at 0mm

Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,845 miles

front pads low on inside pad

gap in high level brake light

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,571 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,558 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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AE54 VHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE54 VHG, 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 AE54 VHG registered?

AE54 VHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is AE54 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 VHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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