2004 Mercedes E 5.0L Petrol · OV54 AEU
2004 Mercedes E (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 135,932 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
OV54 AEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 135,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV54 AEU Mileage History
- 05/01/2022122,917 mi
- 05/01/2023125,635 mi+2,718 mi
- 03/01/2024130,193 mi+4,558 mi
- 22/01/2025133,997 mi+3,804 mi
- 13/01/2026135,932 mi+1,935 mi
Average of roughly 3,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV54 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes E (OV54 AEU) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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