2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · FV04 YMS
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 132,487 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV04 YMS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2023
- 132,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV04 YMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (FV04 YMS) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2023 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: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake Service indicator on. (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
FV04 YMS Mileage History
- 27/06/2022127,242 mi
- 26/06/2023132,358 mi+5,116 mi
- 08/07/2023132,487 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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