2004 Mercedes E 2.7L Diesel · MB04 FLL
2004 Mercedes E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 171,678 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB04 FLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 171,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB04 FLL 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 E (MB04 FLL) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MB04 FLL Mileage History
- 19/10/2022163,923 mi
- 17/10/2023168,062 mi+4,139 mi
- 17/10/2023168,062 mi
- 11/09/2024171,678 mi+3,616 mi
- 12/09/2024171,678 mi
Average of roughly 4,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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