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550 GS

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 GS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 136,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 114,444 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 114,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,049 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 95,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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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550 GS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 550 GS, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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550 GS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 June 2015.

Is 550 GS safe to buy?

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