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40 SP

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 SP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 105,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 101,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and fitted with covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and fitted with covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,887 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing, shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,304 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts and wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2017 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cuts and wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

emissions too low to take reading

Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

emissions too low to take reading

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,411 miles

offside front tyre outer tyre wall split but not through to cords

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre outer tyre wall split but not through to cords

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,117 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 40 SP, 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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What year was 40 SP registered?

40 SP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 April 2007.

Is 40 SP safe to buy?

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