2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · MB04 BWE
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14/05/2004. Recorded mileage 121,316 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3222cc
MB04 BWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 121,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MB04 BWE Mileage History
- 10/10/2023119,320 mi
- 10/10/2023119,320 mi
- 26/09/2024120,505 mi+1,185 mi
- 09/10/2024120,549 mi+44 mi
- 04/10/2025121,316 mi+767 mi
Average of roughly 1,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MB04 BWE 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 (MB04 BWE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mounting snapped off upper arm (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg mounting are”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg mounting area”.
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