2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · GK04 HZU
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2004. Recorded mileage 99,503 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK04 HZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 99,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK04 HZU 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 (GK04 HZU) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GK04 HZU Mileage History
- 30/06/202294,000 mi
- 30/06/202294,000 mi
- 05/09/202395,082 mi+1,082 mi
- 05/09/202395,082 mi
- 30/10/202499,503 mi+4,421 mi
Average of roughly 2,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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