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E1 LMD

2004 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,057 mi
Last recorded30,057 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 23049,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 LMD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,057 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 29,655 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,071 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake flexes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,861 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 28,380 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,995 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 27,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 27,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 25,981 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 24,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,521 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 18,102 miles

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

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,102 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,152 miles

all four tyres cracked between tread

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 2,182 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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E1 LMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 49,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 LMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E1 LMD registered?

E1 LMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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