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EF15 FBY

2015 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,978 mi
Last recorded157,978 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 157,978 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

damage to nearside rear bumper

damage to nearside rear lamp lens

deterioration to nearside front tyres side walls/slight damage

engine oil level low

parking brake release handle broken but can still be operated

some deterioration to nearside front anti-roll bar joint dust cover

some wear to front tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2025 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil level low

undertrays restricting inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2025 146,018 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil level low

undertrays restricting inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,526 miles

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

deterioration to parking brake release lever

some wear to front brake discs and pads

some wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 2mm tread 265/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on both sides of tread with 5mm of tread on inner patern 245/40zr18 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR INDICATORS 265/35/ZR18 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake release handle broken

Fail 19 Jan 2023 121,825 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 2mm tread 265/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on both sides of tread with 5mm of tread on inner patern 245/40zr18 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR INDICATORS 265/35/ZR18 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake release handle broken

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle missing (1.1.6 (d))

some damage to nearside tyres outer side walls

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle missing (1.1.6 (d))

some damage to nearside tyres outer side walls

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,058 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,859 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,124 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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EF15 FBY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBY, 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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EF15 FBY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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