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A40 DCS

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,907 mi
Last recorded146,907 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 146,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inners ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 144,462 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 144,462 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 142,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn bold inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake hose perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 140,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2014 123,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,764 miles

both front tyres perrished

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 18 Jun 2013 99,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres perrished

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres out of shape

Fail 10 Jun 2011 67,584 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,847 miles

Only partial visual inspection on rear road springs possible

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

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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A40 DCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,352 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 A40 DCS, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A40 DCS registered?

A40 DCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is A40 DCS safe to buy?

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