2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · LJ04 PDT
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 201,125 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LJ04 PDT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ04 PDT 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 (LJ04 PDT) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres wo”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail suspension arm ball joint excessive worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front ball joints dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
LJ04 PDT Mileage History
- 27/09/202276,698 mi
- 26/09/2023201,065 mi+124,367 mi
- 28/09/2023201,125 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 124,085 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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