2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · WR54 YDL
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 124,864 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR54 YDL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2023
- 124,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR54 YDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (WR54 YDL) between December 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WR54 YDL Mileage History
- 02/12/2021122,801 mi
- 05/04/2023124,864 mi+2,063 mi
Average of roughly 1,541 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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