2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · HC04 GVM
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 173,225 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC04 GVM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 173,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HC04 GVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (HC04 GVM) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HC04 GVM Mileage History
- 28/09/2022149,972 mi
- 02/10/2023158,036 mi+8,064 mi
- 13/10/2023158,047 mi+11 mi
- 23/10/2024173,225 mi+15,178 mi
Average of roughly 11,236 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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