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78 RVK

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,500 mi
Last recorded99,500 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 RVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 99,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,489 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,683 miles

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

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,108 miles

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 59,108 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,666 miles

under trays fitted: engine covers fitted: sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,649 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted: engine covers fitted: sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,003 miles

engine covers fitted: under trays fitted: sill covers fitted:

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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78 RVK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 78 RVK, 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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What year was 78 RVK registered?

78 RVK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 August 2015.

Is 78 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 RVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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