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D5 HNY

2004 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,163 mi
Last recorded73,163 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz E98,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,382 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,313 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,313 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,508 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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D5 HNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 98,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 HNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D5 HNY registered?

D5 HNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is D5 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 HNY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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