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AB03 EMB

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 EMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 86,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most, lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 118,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 74,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 46,995 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 46,014 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working [in mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer tread 255/50x19

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,825 miles

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

Fail 23 Sep 2022 110,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,143 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,122 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,917 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,421 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 3 Dec 2020 92,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 7 Jul 2020 28,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,267 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 55,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 22,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 50,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2018 17,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,701 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 48,701 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,079 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 44,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,298 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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AB03 EMB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 AB03 EMB, 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 AB03 EMB registered?

AB03 EMB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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