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C5 YKO

2015 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,109 mi
Last recorded151,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 YKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 151,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 139,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 129,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 118,931 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 118,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 104,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,690 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 88,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,979 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever broken (1.1.6 (d))

Rear 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))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,896 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2018 33,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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C5 YKO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C5 YKO, 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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C5 YKO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2015.

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