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BG53 ABS

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,841 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 51,632 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 47,541 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 47,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 42,965 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,240 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,897 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 33,089 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 19,482 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 19,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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BG53 ABS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG53 ABS, 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 BG53 ABS registered?

BG53 ABS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is BG53 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 ABS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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