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40 SUE

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,399 mi
Last recorded39,399 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,656 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 34,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 9 Sep 2023 31,906 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 31,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 27,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,178 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,339 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 29 Aug 2018 21,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 5,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,011 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 SUE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,221 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 SUE, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 40 SUE registered?

40 SUE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is 40 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 SUE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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