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GM06 ARA

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM06 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,645 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 117,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 100,577 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 100,571 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 83,516 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 83,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake/Low Effort

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,071 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 60,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,748 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,098 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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GM06 ARA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc 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 GM06 ARA, 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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GM06 ARA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 October 2015.

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