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40 UXX

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 UXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,595 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 67,518 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,310 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,888 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 60,888 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,079 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 54,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 49,669 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level brake light inop. (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,764 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 UXX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

40 UXX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is 40 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 UXX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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