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FY65 TJV

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 TJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 115,210 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 115,208 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected foot brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,529 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 98,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,486 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 76,486 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,208 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 56,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,916 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 48,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever missing handbrake release lever snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn tread and sidewall both have cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,916 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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FY65 TJV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,987cc 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 FY65 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY65 TJV?

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What year was FY65 TJV registered?

FY65 TJV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is FY65 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY65 TJV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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