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40 BFX

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,147 mi
Last recorded222,147 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 BFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 222,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 204,499 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 181,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 141,141 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 141,097 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly handrake not holding. and release inoperative. (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 103,125 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 103,125 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,036 miles

front under-shields damaged, minor damage to nearside and offside chassis rails

windscreen cracked,top/centre.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 47,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting to inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front under-shields damaged, minor damage to nearside and offside chassis rails

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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40 BFX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 40 BFX, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 40 BFX registered?

40 BFX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is 40 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 BFX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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