2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · X11 KAN
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 118,717 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X11 KAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 118,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X11 KAN 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-Benz E (X11 KAN) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
X11 KAN Mileage History
- 27/07/2024113,555 mi
- 26/06/2025115,951 mi+2,396 mi
- 26/06/2025115,951 mi
- 25/06/2026118,716 mi+2,765 mi
- 26/06/2026118,717 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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