2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · D15 PAL
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 85,169 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D15 PAL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 85,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D15 PAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (D15 PAL) between January 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
D15 PAL Mileage History
- 10/01/200767,692 mi
- 04/01/200895,002 mi+27,310 mi
- 07/01/200895,005 mi+3 mi
- 22/12/2008119,925 mi+24,920 mi
- 12/01/2010142,978 mi+23,053 mi
- 22/01/2011166,438 mi+23,460 mi
- 24/11/201148,401 mi-118,037 mi
- 15/05/201362,453 mi+14,052 mi
- 25/06/201477,875 mi+15,422 mi
- 28/06/201477,875 mi
- 07/09/202475,188 mi-2,687 mi
- 29/11/202585,167 mi+9,979 mi
- 03/12/202585,169 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 925 miles per year across 13 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: 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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