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J15 SWM

2021 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,274 mi
Last recorded92,274 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz E34,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 SWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 92,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 251,655 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 251,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 90,862 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 239,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 239,387 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 221,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 178,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,784 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,407 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,480 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,815 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

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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J15 SWM is a 2021 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 34,910 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 J15 SWM, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J15 SWM registered?

J15 SWM is a 2021 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 October 2021.

Is J15 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 SWM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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