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YA54 WBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,747 mi
Last recorded140,747 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 WBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 140,747 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 140,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Exhaust Box Insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,512 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 133,858 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 128,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f body has a slight sharp edge caused by damage

Pass 26 Oct 2013 128,608 miles

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

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

n/s/f body has a slight sharp edge caused by damage

Fail 17 Oct 2012 123,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 123,493 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 109,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 98,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,921 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 91,244 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,147 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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YA54 WBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA54 WBZ, 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 YA54 WBZ registered?

YA54 WBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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