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FL15 SEY

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

226,053 mi
Last recorded226,053 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL15 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 226,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 207,361 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 207,355 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 207,132 miles

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

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 26 Mar 2022 201,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 198,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 185,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 171,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 161,178 miles

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

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

n/s/r tail light taped up

Fail 13 Sep 2019 161,178 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tail light taped up

Pass 6 Sep 2018 139,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 139,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,033 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,368 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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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FL15 SEY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL15 SEY, 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 FL15 SEY registered?

FL15 SEY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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