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FD05 MCG

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,344 mi
Last recorded99,344 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 MCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 99,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,904 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 91,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn tread 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,342 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 33,342 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FD05 MCG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black 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 FD05 MCG, 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 FD05 MCG registered?

FD05 MCG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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