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FL05 JAC

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,084 mi
Last recorded199,084 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 JAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 199,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 183,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Some slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut slightly wet/damp not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake foot lever stiff/ slightly siezed in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 183,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner bush detached from suspension arm housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Some slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush showing signs of movement at arm bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut slightly wet/damp not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake foot lever stiff/ slightly siezed in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 163,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at very rear and above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres slightly damaged on inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 148,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 134,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 134,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 123,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,547 miles

Front Number plate damage

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall has various cuts no cords showing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,186 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,485 miles

nsf tyre sidewall cut

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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FL05 JAC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL05 JAC, 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 FL05 JAC registered?

FL05 JAC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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