2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · A316 GRE
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 76,478 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A316 GRE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 76,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A316 GRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (A316 GRE) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A316 GRE Mileage History
- 30/06/202361,886 mi
- 21/06/202462,938 mi+1,052 mi
- 21/06/202576,478 mi+13,540 mi
Average of roughly 7,382 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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