2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BJ54 VDG
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 215,902 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ54 VDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 215,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BJ54 VDG 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 (BJ54 VDG) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ54 VDG Mileage History
- 04/02/2022198,817 mi
- 31/01/2023203,711 mi+4,894 mi
- 15/05/2024206,709 mi+2,998 mi
- 20/05/2024206,709 mi
- 28/04/2025215,902 mi+9,193 mi
Average of roughly 5,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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