2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · LG04 VDJ
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 121,117 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG04 VDJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2023
- 121,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG04 VDJ 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 (LG04 VDJ) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LG04 VDJ Mileage History
- 06/01/2022117,444 mi
- 14/01/2022117,444 mi
- 05/01/2023121,117 mi+3,673 mi
Average of roughly 3,686 miles per year across 3 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
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