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SW53FLJ
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FLJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 78,514 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,913 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026 13 Jun 202629 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,924 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025 13 Jun 202625 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,194 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2024 13 Jun 202625 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,799 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,742 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022 13 Jun 202629 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,613 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 13 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,276 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019 13 Jun 20266 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,554 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- underside covers fitted
- Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,408 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Reluctant to pass emissions
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Drive Shaft Seal Leaking Slightly
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
12 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearmost, ball joint that is in the hub not part of the arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Reluctant to pass emissions
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Drive Shaft Seal Leaking Slightly
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,830 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,406 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,401 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,839 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,839 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,731 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,386 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,747 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2010 13 Jun 20267 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,006 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
5 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,893 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2008 13 Jun 20264 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
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SW53FLJ was registered on 2004-01-06
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