The road tax status for RX54 OBT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RX54 OBT?

The MOT for RX54 OBT is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of RX54 OBT?

The recorded mileage for RX54 OBT is 320,706 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RX54 OBT ULEZ compliant?

No, RX54 OBT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · RX54 OBT

RX54 OBT

2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 320,706 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 2004 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 03 Oct 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 320,706 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

3222cc

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RX54 OBT Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
320,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)

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RX54 OBT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 11:33

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (RX54 OBT) between October 2007 and October 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 70 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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RX54 OBT Mileage History

24/10/200748,649 mi
23/10/200865,185 mi+16,536 mi
24/10/200865,190 mi+5 mi
25/10/2010102,310 mi+37,120 mi
26/10/2010102,311 mi+1 mi
12/10/2011119,760 mi+17,449 mi
08/10/2012134,321 mi+14,561 mi
01/11/2013146,708 mi+12,387 mi
01/11/2013146,709 mi+1 mi
12/09/2014155,408 mi+8,699 mi
11/09/2015186,241 mi+30,833 mi
18/09/2015186,243 mi+2 mi
08/09/2016221,340 mi+35,097 mi
23/08/2017250,601 mi+29,261 mi
24/08/2017250,604 mi+3 mi
11/09/2018283,550 mi+32,946 mi
04/09/2019300,805 mi+17,255 mi
26/08/2020311,655 mi+10,850 mi
02/09/2020311,682 mi+27 mi
16/09/2021316,188 mi+4,506 mi
21/09/2021316,250 mi+62 mi
05/10/2022320,706 mi+4,456 mi

Average of roughly 18,200 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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