2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · EX54 VCY
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 62,327 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX54 VCY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 62,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX54 VCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (EX54 VCY) between October 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
EX54 VCY Mileage History
- 30/10/20074,681 mi
- 30/10/20085,751 mi+1,070 mi
- 22/12/20096,438 mi+687 mi
- 24/01/20119,886 mi+3,448 mi
- 18/01/201212,102 mi+2,216 mi
- 23/01/201313,944 mi+1,842 mi
- 16/01/201416,445 mi+2,501 mi
- 19/01/201518,680 mi+2,235 mi
- 20/01/201620,984 mi+2,304 mi
- 21/01/201725,474 mi+4,490 mi
- 23/01/201725,474 mi
- 20/01/201829,026 mi+3,552 mi
- 23/01/201929,864 mi+838 mi
- 03/01/202032,894 mi+3,030 mi
- 25/01/202143,080 mi+10,186 mi
- 20/01/202249,790 mi+6,710 mi
- 31/01/202353,190 mi+3,400 mi
- 12/01/202458,057 mi+4,867 mi
- 14/01/202560,784 mi+2,727 mi
- 23/01/202662,327 mi+1,543 mi
Average of roughly 3,161 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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