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GT05 BAY

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

296,269 mi
Last recorded296,269 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT05 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 296,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 244,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 193,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 193,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,722 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45/17 conti sc5 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 51,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 conti sc5 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside floor cover damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45/17 conti sc5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GT05 BAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GT05 BAY, 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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GT05 BAY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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