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AO15 VYC

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,399 mi
Last recorded164,399 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 VYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 164,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped & grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped & grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 147,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 131,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 88,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 81,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 81,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,197 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 70,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO15 VYC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO15 VYC, 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 AO15 VYC registered?

AO15 VYC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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