2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · DE54 NLC
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 97,551 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE54 NLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 97,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE54 NLC 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 (DE54 NLC) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DE54 NLC Mileage History
- 16/12/202282,069 mi
- 05/12/202385,508 mi+3,439 mi
- 05/12/202385,509 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/202597,547 mi+12,038 mi
- 19/06/202597,551 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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