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AR05 BBR

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,510 mi
Last recorded133,510 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 BBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 133,510 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,137 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 126,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 121,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 104,706 miles

Vehicle has full length undertrays

o/s/r tyre is starting to wear on inner area

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,898 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,929 miles

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

Nearside mirrror indicater damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear springs corroded

exhaust hanger adrift but system adequetely supported

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,655 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,521 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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AR05 BBR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AR05 BBR, 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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What year was AR05 BBR registered?

AR05 BBR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AR05 BBR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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