2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · MH04 UMU
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2004. Recorded mileage 88,212 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH04 UMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 88,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH04 UMU 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 (MH04 UMU) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 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 (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
MH04 UMU Mileage History
- 09/07/202273,484 mi
- 03/07/202384,049 mi+10,565 mi
- 06/07/202488,212 mi+4,163 mi
- 08/07/202488,212 mi
Average of roughly 7,367 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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