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A15 LAT

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,760 mi
Last recorded137,760 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 137,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 122,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,827 miles

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)

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,858 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 71,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,767 miles

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

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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A15 LAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 A15 LAT, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 LAT registered?

A15 LAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is A15 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 LAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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