2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · BJ54 AYD
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 151,511 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ54 AYD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2022
- 151,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ54 AYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (BJ54 AYD) between August 2007 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BJ54 AYD Mileage History
- 28/08/200720,089 mi
- 19/08/200825,100 mi+5,011 mi
- 19/08/200825,100 mi
- 21/07/200933,434 mi+8,334 mi
- 21/07/200933,434 mi
- 14/07/201039,099 mi+5,665 mi
- 20/07/201148,987 mi+9,888 mi
- 20/07/201148,987 mi
- 14/07/201256,658 mi+7,671 mi
- 14/07/201256,659 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/201366,259 mi+9,600 mi
- 12/03/201366,259 mi
- 20/03/201480,357 mi+14,098 mi
- 17/03/201589,951 mi+9,594 mi
- 15/03/201698,313 mi+8,362 mi
- 13/03/2017108,901 mi+10,588 mi
- 13/03/2017108,901 mi
- 15/03/2018118,350 mi+9,449 mi
- 15/03/2018118,352 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2019128,130 mi+9,778 mi
- 11/03/2019128,142 mi+12 mi
- 09/03/2020138,356 mi+10,214 mi
- 23/03/2021145,288 mi+6,932 mi
- 21/03/2022151,509 mi+6,221 mi
- 22/03/2022151,511 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,023 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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