2004 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · VU04 HJX
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 340,050 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 340,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU04 HJX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2023
- 340,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU04 HJX 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 (VU04 HJX) between October 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VU04 HJX Mileage History
- 26/10/2021329,645 mi
- 05/11/2021329,734 mi+89 mi
- 05/11/2021329,736 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/2023340,050 mi+10,314 mi
Average of roughly 7,510 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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