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AE54 VVT

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

209,034 mi
Last recorded209,034 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 209,034 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 204,668 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 204,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 199,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 197,130 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 191,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 187,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 181,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 174,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 161,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 151,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 120,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 64,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,693 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,692 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)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and just on legal limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,803 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 VVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

AE54 VVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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