2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · S11 TAN
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 165,144 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S11 TAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 165,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S11 TAN 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 (S11 TAN) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
S11 TAN Mileage History
- 10/01/2023144,518 mi
- 11/01/2023144,518 mi
- 18/01/2024153,748 mi+9,230 mi
- 24/02/2025161,518 mi+7,770 mi
- 23/02/2026165,144 mi+3,626 mi
Average of roughly 6,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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