2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · C16 EAS
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 121,804 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C16 EAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 121,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C16 EAS 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 (C16 EAS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
C16 EAS Mileage History
- 16/09/2022103,393 mi
- 23/08/2023117,343 mi+13,950 mi
- 01/09/2023117,352 mi+9 mi
- 17/09/2024119,754 mi+2,402 mi
- 16/09/2025121,804 mi+2,050 mi
Average of roughly 6,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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