2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · LW53 AEZ
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 148,021 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LW53 AEZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 148,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LW53 AEZ Mileage History
- 28/10/2021146,218 mi
- 28/10/2021146,219 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/2022146,856 mi+637 mi
- 12/10/2023148,021 mi+1,165 mi
Average of roughly 922 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LW53 AEZ 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 (LW53 AEZ) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 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 (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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