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40 VYE

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 VYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2026 83,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,479 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2025 72,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 61,972 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Corroded By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2024 61,972 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Corroded By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 57,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,377 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 32,931 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,196 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 VYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYE, 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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40 VYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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