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HES 71A

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHES 71A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 98,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 119,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 119,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 96,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,996 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 113,976 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 95,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 94,202 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 104,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 93,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,230 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 92,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,253 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 87,252 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 87,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,027 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,024 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,430 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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HES 71A is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HES 71A, 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 HES 71A registered?

HES 71A is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 2015.

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