2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · CS04 JPS
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 138,278 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CS04 JPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 138,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CS04 JPS 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 (CS04 JPS) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
CS04 JPS Mileage History
- 11/07/2023134,162 mi
- 19/07/2023134,168 mi+6 mi
- 02/08/2024135,903 mi+1,735 mi
- 22/08/2024135,917 mi+14 mi
- 24/09/2025138,278 mi+2,361 mi
Average of roughly 1,865 miles per year across 5 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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