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40 SYD

2010 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz E77,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 SYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 69,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 56,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,435 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 52,431 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,966 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,019 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 SYD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 77,954 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 SYD, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 40 SYD registered?

40 SYD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 November 2010.

Is 40 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 SYD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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