2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · BP53 AAY
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 196,051 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BP53 AAY Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2026
- 196,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP53 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (BP53 AAY) between February 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Windscreen (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 88 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
BP53 AAY Mileage History
- 05/02/200786,002 mi
- 05/02/200786,002 mi
- 13/02/200786,239 mi+237 mi
- 12/02/200892,910 mi+6,671 mi
- 13/02/200892,925 mi+15 mi
- 28/01/2009100,036 mi+7,111 mi
- 28/01/2009100,036 mi
- 24/02/2010109,955 mi+9,919 mi
- 24/02/2010109,955 mi
- 16/02/2011117,714 mi+7,759 mi
- 31/01/2012124,115 mi+6,401 mi
- 12/02/2013131,758 mi+7,643 mi
- 21/02/2013131,858 mi+100 mi
- 06/02/2014137,717 mi+5,859 mi
- 16/02/2015144,991 mi+7,274 mi
- 16/02/2015114,991 mi-30,000 mi
- 15/02/2016151,625 mi+36,634 mi
- 24/02/2017157,090 mi+5,465 mi
- 13/02/2018163,282 mi+6,192 mi
- 13/02/2018163,284 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/2019168,546 mi+5,262 mi
- 14/02/2019168,546 mi
- 07/02/2020173,314 mi+4,768 mi
- 25/03/2021177,393 mi+4,079 mi
- 30/03/2021177,439 mi+46 mi
- 08/03/2022182,189 mi+4,750 mi
- 08/03/2022182,189 mi
- 15/03/2023186,671 mi+4,482 mi
- 23/03/2023186,782 mi+111 mi
- 06/06/2024191,666 mi+4,884 mi
- 20/06/2024191,667 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2025194,540 mi+2,873 mi
- 09/07/2025194,540 mi
- 09/07/2026196,051 mi+1,511 mi
Average of roughly 5,666 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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