2004 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · BA51 JEE
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 88,016 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA51 JEE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2022
- 88,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA51 JEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (BA51 JEE) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BA51 JEE Mileage History
- 12/08/202288,002 mi
- 12/08/202288,016 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 25,077 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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