2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · B4 SWD
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 148,346 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 SWD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 148,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B4 SWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (B4 SWD) between February 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 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: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
B4 SWD Mileage History
- 26/02/200732,514 mi
- 26/02/200732,518 mi+4 mi
- 11/02/200842,078 mi+9,560 mi
- 20/02/200951,107 mi+9,029 mi
- 22/02/201058,608 mi+7,501 mi
- 15/02/201165,349 mi+6,741 mi
- 17/02/201272,112 mi+6,763 mi
- 07/06/201273,439 mi+1,327 mi
- 05/06/201378,438 mi+4,999 mi
- 21/05/201484,011 mi+5,573 mi
- 05/06/201587,902 mi+3,891 mi
- 03/06/201692,556 mi+4,654 mi
- 01/06/2017101,778 mi+9,222 mi
- 02/06/2017101,779 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/2018110,519 mi+8,740 mi
- 15/05/2019118,892 mi+8,373 mi
- 08/07/2020125,000 mi+6,108 mi
- 28/06/2021129,300 mi+4,300 mi
- 28/06/2022134,465 mi+5,165 mi
- 14/06/2023139,630 mi+5,165 mi
- 13/06/2024142,829 mi+3,199 mi
- 09/06/2025145,772 mi+2,943 mi
- 18/06/2026148,346 mi+2,574 mi
Average of roughly 5,999 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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