2004 Mercedes-Benz E 5.4L Petrol · DOL 17N

The Mercedes-Benz E presents as roadworthy with a clean pass at the most recent examination on 2 March 2026 at 89,889 miles. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with successive annual tests showing no defects or advisories. A pass in March 2025 at 88,437 miles and another in March 2024 at 87,305 miles confirm consistent compliance. The vehicle's recorded condition suggests diligent upkeep by previous keepers. Mileage accumulation is low for a 22-year-old vehicle, totalling just 89,889 miles or roughly 4,086 miles per year. The records show gentle yearly increments: 86,000 miles in February 2023, 87,305 in March 2024, 88,437 in March 2025, and 89,889 in March 2026. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear. One anomaly occurred on 21 February 2023 when the tester issued a failure at 85,999 miles yet logged no defects, followed by a pass at 86,000 miles the same day; this points to an administrative re-test rather than mechanical concern. The sparse but clean record limits deep insight into consumable wear. Despite the absence of flagged faults, a buyer should physically verify age-related items not always captured in MOT checks. The tester did not record corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake disc wear, but a 2004 chassis may harbour structural rust in sills or subframes. Low annual mileage often masks degraded tyres, perished wiper blades, or binding calipers through limited use. We recommend a workshop inspection of coil springs, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity before purchase. The lack of advisories across four consecutive passes implies previous owners addressed issues preemptively. Still, the identical-day fail and pass in 2023 warrants a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no omitted rationale. Given the vehicle's stable history, in-person scrutiny of mechanical joints and brake components remains prudent.