2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · KP54 TGZ
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 204,624 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP54 TGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 204,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP54 TGZ 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 (KP54 TGZ) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP54 TGZ Mileage History
- 07/04/2025200,999 mi
- 22/04/2025201,006 mi+7 mi
- 05/05/2026204,601 mi+3,595 mi
- 17/06/2026204,614 mi+13 mi
- 23/07/2026204,624 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Airmatic Air Spring / Compressor FailureSerious
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- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
Water entering the boot can upset the rear electrical module, causing lighting and locking faults.
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