2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · RG04 CVC
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 227,963 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RG04 CVC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2021
- 227,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RG04 CVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (RG04 CVC) between March 2007 and December 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)”.
RG04 CVC Mileage History
- 03/03/200753,404 mi
- 27/02/200879,611 mi+26,207 mi
- 20/02/2009106,636 mi+27,025 mi
- 20/02/2009106,636 mi
- 18/02/201013,489 mi-93,147 mi
- 18/02/2011160,218 mi+146,729 mi
- 18/02/2011160,218 mi
- 27/02/2012177,371 mi+17,153 mi
- 21/03/2013186,020 mi+8,649 mi
- 07/03/2014193,943 mi+7,923 mi
- 08/03/2014193,943 mi
- 16/03/2015199,784 mi+5,841 mi
- 16/03/2015199,786 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2016204,094 mi+4,308 mi
- 08/03/2016204,096 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/2017209,136 mi+5,040 mi
- 09/03/2017209,138 mi+2 mi
- 04/05/2018211,895 mi+2,757 mi
- 05/05/2018211,905 mi+10 mi
- 05/05/2018211,905 mi
- 08/05/2019213,536 mi+1,631 mi
- 11/11/2020222,361 mi+8,825 mi
- 01/12/2021227,963 mi+5,602 mi
Average of roughly 11,835 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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