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AF65 LBU

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,091 mi
Last recorded197,091 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 LBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 197,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to limit at time of test (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 179,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 153,225 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 153,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 132,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 132,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge showing metal and separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 117,255 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,606 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 94,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 77,468 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,060 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 77,057 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone mount/ air fresheners/parking receipt wallet,

Fail 21 Sep 2018 69,014 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone mount/ air fresheners/parking receipt wallet,

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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AF65 LBU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF65 LBU, 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 AF65 LBU registered?

AF65 LBU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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