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EF15 FBJ

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,178 mi
Last recorded159,178 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 159,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

o/sf & n/sf air suspension unit outer dust covers are damaged & deteriorated.

Fail 10 Feb 2026 159,175 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted 1 bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

o/sf & n/sf air suspension unit outer dust covers are damaged & deteriorated.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 146,412 miles

Front Suspension air bag covers deteriorated / broken up

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Smaal chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 146,408 miles

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

Front Suspension air bag covers deteriorated / broken up

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Smaal chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 132,720 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Air suspension dust cover deteriorated / split

Offside Front Upper Air suspension unit dust cover deteriorated / split

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 132,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall -- 2 x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Upper Air suspension dust cover deteriorated / split

Offside Front Upper Air suspension unit dust cover deteriorated / split

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 115,925 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner & outer treads

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge of inner wall & treads

o/sf & n/sf air suspension unit outer dust covers are both split & deteriorated.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 115,925 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner & outer treads

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge of inner wall & treads

o/sf & n/sf air suspension unit outer dust covers are both split & deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,710 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension strut protective cover damaged & not secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer wall on wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 100,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Air suspension strut protective cover damaged & not secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 64,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive turbo charge air hose seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 52,915 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

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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EF15 FBJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF15 FBJ, 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 EF15 FBJ registered?

EF15 FBJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 June 2015.

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