2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · HC04 LKN
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 185,579 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC04 LKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 185,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HC04 LKN 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 (HC04 LKN) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HC04 LKN Mileage History
- 01/03/2022153,799 mi
- 02/03/2022153,803 mi+4 mi
- 06/04/2023167,918 mi+14,115 mi
- 22/03/2024179,271 mi+11,353 mi
- 24/03/2025185,579 mi+6,308 mi
Average of roughly 10,373 miles per year across 5 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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