2004 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · YK04 DEF
2004 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 102,986 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YK04 DEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK04 DEF 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 (YK04 DEF) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
YK04 DEF Mileage History
- 03/08/202445,078 mi
- 02/08/2025102,968 mi+57,890 mi
- 11/08/2025102,986 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 56,712 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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