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3481 DF

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3481 DF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 74,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 53,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter + Pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,072 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,721 miles

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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3481 DF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 93,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 3481 DF, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3481 DF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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