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AVK 1B

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests41 (28 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate68.3%

Mileage

85,738 mi
Last recorded85,738 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 1B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

28 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 85,738 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 85,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Wiper blades worn.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,776 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2025 142,776 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,861 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 46,860 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,437 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 39,873 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 132,733 miles

CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT IS LOW

Fail 8 Nov 2021 132,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE WORN

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT IS LOW

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 130,279 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,268 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 34,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL SLIPT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,585 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AT NEARSIDE

Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ALL 4 TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AT NEARSIDE

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,989 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 123,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 23,067 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,103 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 121,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,136 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 119,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,317 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine UNDER COVER P/A N/S/

Fail 26 Nov 2014 116,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine UNDER COVER P/A N/S/

Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,440 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 113,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 107,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,714 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,475 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 88,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,496 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 48,216 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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AVK 1B is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.3%.

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 AVK 1B, 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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AVK 1B is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 2015.

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