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2016 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,721 mi
Last recorded39,721 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz E55,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 BN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 39,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 36,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 29,287 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,780 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 16,353 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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40 BN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 55,832 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 40 BN, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 40 BN registered?

40 BN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is 40 BN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 BN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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