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J1 ESU

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,370 mi
Last recorded91,370 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 ESU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pad warning on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,045 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Fronts outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,981 miles

Front tyres slight edge wear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,360 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,047 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 49,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,626 miles

Nearside Rear Outer LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGE TO LENSE.

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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J1 ESU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J1 ESU, 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 J1 ESU registered?

J1 ESU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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