2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class E500
WDBUF70J04A505911
Vehicle history report for the 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class E500 (VIN WDBUF70J04A505911). Silver, sedan/saloon, 5.0L 8-cyl 302 hp, gasoline. 82,790 mi reported. Registered in Tn. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 483
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Approximately in March 2026, I started noticing a very strong gasoline odor coming from my 2004 Mercedes-Benz E 500 4-matic with original miles approximately 56,300. The fuel odor always got stronger whenever I would fill up the gas tank. The history on my car is such that it has always been garage kept. The gasoline odor coming from my car started getting s…
NHTSA ODI #11740023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am submitting this complaint regarding a suspected safety-related defect involving the fuel system of my Mercedes-Benz vehicle. I have experienced a persistent gasoline odor originating from the vehicle. The presence of fuel odor is not a normal operating condition and reasonably indicates a potential failure involving the fuel tank, fuel lines, or relate…
NHTSA ODI #11712043VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the sunroof glass was manufactured in a year outside of the year stated in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re…
NHTSA ODI #11647683UNKNOWN OR OTHER
To Whom It May Concern, I took my 2004 Mercedes-Benz into the Stevens Creek location located in San Jose, CA 95129 to have the sliding roof bonding recall fixed on December 24, 2024. I have attached the repair invoice to this complaint. It has now been almost two full months and I am still being blocked from updating my vehicle registration because my …
NHTSA ODI #11643417SERVICE BRAKES
SBC braking system stated as covered under 25 year/unlimited miles warranty. SBC system failed on 2/1/25. Vehicle towed to local dealer service facility on 2/3/25. Tow was authorized at no charge by MB Roadside Assistance at no charge plus $100.00 credit toward diagnostic. Was told by phone on 2/3/25 that upon confirmation that SBC did in fact fail, the SBC …
NHTSA ODI #11642524ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The sunroof has a recall due to the fact that it has a bad seal, which could fly off due to this issue. I know the seal is bad because the whole roof leaked a few years ago and fried all the electronic; e.g. lights, sunroof controls, trunk light controls, side door controls. I went to the dealership and they said they would not fix it because they could not …
NHTSA ODI #11586834VISIBILITY/WIPER
The driver's side mirror auto-dim function failed (as theorized by simple research where others have this issue) December 2023 and leaked a liquid behind the glass causing blurriness, double vision, and extremely dim reflection. This makes it difficult to safely judge other traffic using the mirror and seems very dangerous while driving. It also seems to pre…
NHTSA ODI #11584505UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle started smoking and caught fire while I was driving. Pulled over and vehicle erupted in flames. It took firefighters 2 hours to put out that fire.
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11575528+ 475 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN WDBUF70J04A505911 valid?
WDBUF70J04A505911 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class.
Does the 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class?
Comparable 2004 Mercedes-benz E-Class listings run roughly $3,300–$7,850, typically around $5,103 (from 114 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 7 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.